Find out about fostering - at Acton market - Fri 20 May
Ealing Council will be at Acton market, tomorrow Friday 20 May, from approx 10am, appealing to residents to help change the life of a local child and consider fostering. Ealing has approximately 400 looked-after children and young people and there continues to be a great demand for people who can provide caring homes for the borough’s most vulnerable residents. The council needs carers from all communities, but has a particular shortage of people who are from a White UK background. They would also like to hear from those who can foster children with disabilities or special needs or provide them with short breaks. There is also a need for carers from all backgrounds who can look after older children, sibling groups and young mothers with babies. Carers receive dedicated support from the council including mentoring, access to a wide range of training including NVQ qualifications and generous allowance to help meet the needs of those in their care. If you cant get to Acton market and want to find out more - there will be a chance to chat informally with Council staff and meet some Ealing foster carers at a special drop-in session at Northolt Leisure Centre on Wednesday 25 May from 3-6pm.The council also holds monthly information sessions for people who want to find out more about fostering and adoption. The next one will be held at Ealing Town Hall on Monday 6 June from 7.30- 9.30pm. Further information is available at www.ealing.gov.uk/fosteringadoption or by calling 0800 731 6550.
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