Time Out Fostering

Welcome to Time Out Fostering. Could you foster? Call us on 01903 259900 or visit our website for further information!

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

A great blog post explaining how the cuts affect care leavers here in the UK. Give it a read.

[Children & Young People Now @cypnow]

NEW BLOG: @nlcbf's @hannahmccowen on how the Universal Credit Cut will impact care leavers https://t.co/CTiEpIXjAx

[Children & Young People Now @cypnow]

NEW BLOG: @nlcbf's @hannahmccowen on how the Universal Credit Cut will impact care leavers https://t.co/CTiEpIXjAx

[Action for Children @actnforchildren]

Today has been called 'Freedom Day', with many Covid restrictions being lifted in England. Whether you're excited or feeling concerned about the changes, we are here for you. If you or your children are feeling anxious, here are some tips on how to provide comfort and support 🥰

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

This is a great resource to share with young people to keep them informed of the importance of being unafraid to seek advice concerned with their sexual wellbeing.
Please check out this link to listen to the full audio below:
https://t.co/YX5N52KmJW

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

It's time to talk about #sexualhealth. Although it is not an easy topic to approach with young people in care, it is so important to keep our young people informed of their options when it comes to good sexual health. #fostering #fostercare #sexualwellbeing #contraception #Foster

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

In conversation with Barbara Miller, Sexual Health Nurse for Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Our SSW, Drew explores the many avenues of contraception and ways to keep in control of your sexual wellbeing. #fostercare #sexualhealth #wellbeing #NHS #Sussex

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

3 WAYS TO ENTER:
- Send entries by post to the office – 17 Oaklands Business Centre, Elm Grove, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LJ
- Give these creations to your SSW on a visit
- Send document / scan / take a good quality photo and send to [email protected]
#FOSTERING

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

It's COMPETITION TIME again!
We want you to get creative and send in drawings, illustrations and poems in line with the theme... 'CONNECTIONS'.

#fostercare #fostering #timeoutfostering #getcreative #rainydays #connections

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

This involves us putting together a collection of poems, illustrations and drawings created by all young people, foster carers and staff.
We will anonymise all entries before sharing.
WHAT TO DO:
- Write a poem / draw a picture – or both!
#fostercare #Competition #fostering

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

‘It brought me my foster sister, one of the strongest girls I know’ - Nia talks about foster care, shares her admiration for the #fostering community and tells us how being part of a foster family transformed her life 🥰❤️ #tb #WhyWeCare.

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

It's the day of the #Fostertalks awards ceremony and our very own Drew has been nominated for the 'Outstanding Contribution by a Social Worker' award. Find out why #TimeOutFostering carers Sue & Gary nominated Drew, their SSW for the award...
#fostering #fostercare #socialwork

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

The awards ceremony is being held virtually, tomorrow (Thursday 20th May) at 4pm! You can join the ceremony to watch the winners be announced through this link... https://t.co/vESePX7R6L

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

A big congratulations to our very own Supervising Social Worker, Drew Boustead for making it as a FINALIST in #thefostertalkawards hosted by FosterTalk. 🤩🥳⭐
#fostering #socialwork #supervisingsocialworker #covid #awards #fostertalks #fostercare #nomination #FosterCareFortnight

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

Drew has been nominated by Sue and Gary, who are carers here at Time Out Fostering, for the 'Outstanding Contribution by a Social Worker' award.

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

Since Monday 17th May, the UK opened up indoors again for the first time since 2020. This is great news but can still be very daunting for many of us! Share how you're feeling- it could help someone. #notalone #MentalHealth #Fostercare #Caring #fostering #wellebing #COVID-19

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

We're TWO days in to the second week of #FosterCareFortnight! Today, Tracey Kent who is a foster carer with Time Out, is sharing why fostering is important to her!🙌

#fostercarefornight #fostering #fostercare #socialwork #caring #childrenincare #fosterfamily#family #FCF21

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

It's Monday and today marks the beginning of week 2 of #FosterCareFortnight! We heard from lots of carers and social workers here at Time Out Fostering, last week, about #whywecare. Today, Debs Cook is sharing why fostering is important to her. #fostercare #fostering #foster

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

Today marks the end of week 1 of #FosterCareFortnight and one of our foster carers, Kathy is sharing why she cares.
Kathy is a great asset to the team here at #TimeOutFostering and her dedication is reflected in her statement about her motivation to foster💫😇#foster

Read less

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

We're 6 days in to #FosterCareFortnight, run by @fosteringnet and today Sue & Gary are sharing why they care about fostering #whywecare. The couple are a great asset to the @TimeOutFoster team of carers and we are so grateful for their dedication to #fostering 💫🤩😇

[Time Out Fostering @TimeOutFoster]

Spread awareness about #fostering today... #fostercarefortnight #FostersSaveLives #fostercare