Change a child’s future with Torbay drop-in sessions

Torbay Council is staging a series of special drop-in sessions for anybody interested in fostering.

If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer and want to find out more, the council’s Fostering team is holding a series of Fostering drop-in information events this month.

Sessions are taking place:

Saturday January 11, 11am to 1pm: Newton Abbot Library, Market Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RJ

Saturday January 18, 11am to 1pm: Paignton Library, Great Western Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AG

Saturday January 25, 11am to 1pm: Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay, TQ1 3DT

Cllr Nick Bye, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services for Torbay, said: “Our drop-in Fostering information sessions are open to all. We are always looking for new Foster Carers, so if you are interested please do get in touch – our team would love to hear from you. Change a child’s future – Foster with Torbay.”

As well as the regular library drop-in sessions, the council’s Fostering team also attend a range of events during the year such as Armed Forces Day, Torbay Pride and Devon County Show.

If you Foster with Torbay you will get access to:

Extensive support and training
a dedicated social worker
Mentoring from an experienced Foster Carer
access to a support network including local quarterly Foster Carers Forum
events throughout the year for Fostering families including annual summer barbecue, Train of Lights event and Christmas parties

If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer you can pop into one of the drop in sessions and speak to a member of the Fostering team, call 01803 207845, email fostering@torbay.gov.uk

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