Fostering in Nottinghamshire | September 2018

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Fostering in Nottinghamshire - September 2018

The real life stories from our foster carers are always so inspiring. This month we have a true story from Leon who grew up in foster care in Nottinghamshire and he hopes that, from seeing his story, more people will consider fostering. Read an introduction to his story below and watch his heart warming video on our website.


How foster care changed my life

Leon

Leon was placed with his foster family when he was eight years old and has lived with them ever since. Now 22, Leon hopes by sharing his story he might help inspire more people to foster in Nottinghamshire.

Leon said: "If you with all your heart want to go out and make a child or teenager's life better, by being a surrogate family essentially for them, then you could turn that child's life around, like it did for me."

Watch Leon's video on our website to see what a young person's experience of being part of a foster family is like.


Could you share our message on Facebook?

Whether this story has inspired you to apply to foster or perhaps now isn't quite the right time for you, we are hoping you could help share Leon's story far and wide to inspire as many people as possible to think about fostering. 

We currently have 16 teenagers who need a Nottinghamshire foster home, so if you think you could share Leon's video you could really help spread the message. To share, please click on the preview below and share directly on your Facebook timeline.

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Fostering information events

Evening information event

Your chance to hear what fostering is really like with an opportunity to chat with some of our foster carers and supervising social workers. No need to book.

  • Mansfield Central Library, Studio Floor and Meeting Space,
    Wednesday 19 September, 6pm to 8pm (presentation will be at 6.30pm)

Drop in events

Alternatively, you can pop in for an informal chat with a member of our recruitment team and pick up an information pack at one of our drop-in events. Pop in between the times listed below.

  • Costa Coffee, St Peters Retail Park, Mansfield, Tuesday 18 September 9.30 - 11.30am
  • Retford Library, Tuesday 9 October 3pm to 5pm
  • Arnold Library, Tuesday 20 November, 4pm to 6pm

If you can't make any of these dates or venues, visit the website to see when we are next out and about near you.


Follow us on Facebook!

Please like our fostering Facebook page and share it with anyone that you think would make a good foster carer in Nottinghamshire: facebook.com/fosternotts

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Want to start your fostering journey?

If you would like to discover how you could foster in Nottinghamshire, please fill in our online form to request an info pack or a call back from the fostering team.

There is no commitment from submitting a form, you can decide when you feel ready to take the next step towards fostering.

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