AngusFosteringandAdoption

Angus Council Fostering and Adoption teams recruits and supports foster carers and adoptive parents for Angus's children.

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We are pleased to share that after a recent inspection the @CareInspect awarded our service a 'Very Good’ rating saying

“Children & young people received nurturing & meaningful care from their foster families” & “Children & young people were thriving in loving adoptive families”

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When you foster with us, you're not alone. You're part of a local, joined-up team working together for the child’s best future,
Could you make the difference for a local child or young person? Get in touch or visit our website for information - https://t.co/3nZ7eHwutf

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We urgently need foster carers to join us at Angus Council 💔

By fostering with us, you're helping a child stay close to everything that matters - their school, friends, and family.

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Are you already a foster carer in Angus? Did you know you can transfer & join us? 🤔

By fostering with us, you help children stay close to their school, friends & family. You’ll also be part of a joined-up local team, working together under one service, one set of policies. 👍

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Pam, one of our foster carers, shares what fostering means to her. 🥰

Pam's experience reflects the difference foster carers make every day to children and young people across Angus. If you’d like to find out more about fostering, get in touch.

#FosterWithYourCouncil

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"They prove every day that ordinary people can make extraordinary differences... and in doing so, they help children feel safe, valued and able to thrive."
If you’d like to find out more about #fostering in Angus, visit our website https://t.co/m0kiZId86a or get in touch.

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Lindsey Laing, Manager, shares what inspires her most about the foster carers she works with across Angus.

"The foster carers I work with amaze me because they lean into connection, not control. They offer a calm, predictable presence that helps children make sense of the world.

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👀 True or false? Foster carers receive financial support🤔

✅ True! Foster carers receive an allowance to help cover the costs of caring for a child, as well as a fee for themselves. Fostering is about supporting a child but financial support is there too. 🥰

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True or False? 👀 I can’t foster because I’m LGBTQ+ 🤔

False!! You can foster regardless of your sexual orientation or identity. What matters most is you are there to care for and support children or young people. 🫶🏻

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...so we can provide the best care for local children."
If you’ve ever considered fostering, now’s a great time to learn more about the support available and speak to the team. Get in touch. Visit https://t.co/XJxVWkx1pi

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As #FosterCareFortnight comes to a close this weekend, we’re sharing an important message about the urgent need for local foster carers.

Kirsty Lee, Chief Social Work Officer, shares why: “More foster carers is not a nice-to-have, it’s an absolute necessity...

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Foster carers with us are supported every step of the way, with access to training, guidance & specialist support to help them in their role.

Dr Shona Quin, Clinical Psychologist, who offers specialist support to carers, shares what working with our carers means to her. ♥️

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If you’ve ever been curious about #fostering, now could be the time to find out more. Visit our website https://t.co/jhIsBSEzBg or give us a call for info on 01241 464646.
#FosterCareFortnight #Fostering #FosterCare

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Have you ever considered fostering & the difference you could make right at the very start of a child’s life? Foster carers like Lorraine support parents & their babies through some of their most life-changing moments, offering reassurance, guidance & compassion when it’s needed.

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There are different types of #fostering, including short break carers who help out when they can — like an overnight stay, a weekend now and then, or during school holidays. It’s flexible and can fit around a job too. ♥️
#FosterCareFortnight #FosterCare

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True or False 👀Fostering can fit around family life?

✅ True! Lots of foster carers juggle fostering with family, work and everyday life.

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Interested in learning more about what #fostercarers do and the difference they can make? Visit our website https://t.co/SojPHtY5yQ
#Fostering #FosterInAngus #FosterWithYourCouncil

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Rebecca, Supervising Social Worker, shares what inspires her most about the foster carers she works with.

“The foster carers I work with amaze me because the compassion they show has the power to transform children’s lives.” 🫶🏻

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It was great to come together with our foster carers for a coffee morning this week as part of Foster Care Fortnight. ☕🥰

Thank you to everyone who joined us. And thank you to everyone who brought along baking and sweet treats. 😋

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Catherine, Team Leader, shares what stands out to her most about our foster carers:

The care, kindness &sense of belonging foster carers provide can have a lasting impact, helping children feel supported, valued and part of something special. 🥰

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True or False time 👀 I’m too old to foster🤔

❌ False - there’s no upper age limit.