Herefordshire Council are reaching out to ask for your help in addressing the national shortage of foster carers. Herefordshire Council currently has around 390 children in care and only 130 fostering households. This shortfall means children often have to move out of county, sometimes as far as Cornwall, London or even Scotland, in order to find a suitable home.
Herefordshire’s foster carers provide incredible support to Herefordshire’s children, but more people are required to help meet the needs of local young people in care.
Foster carers are kind, caring, patient and compassionate people who offer safe, stable and loving homes for children. We ask you to consider if you have these attributes and can give the time and space required to create brighter futures for local children.
There will be a Fostering Information Event from 6 – 8pm on Monday 7th October at Bishop’s Palace in Hereford where you can find out more about fostering. Visit the Eventbrite page for more information, or to book your place.
You can also call 01432 383240, email [email protected] or visit the Herefordshire Council website to start your fostering journey.
