James Beardall

Promoting connections, integration and kindness as myself and as HoS in Bristol.

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

New year, new you?

You can change your life and the life of a young person this year.

Find out more about fostering through the link below.

https://t.co/zERwLN8iBP

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

Martin, a foster carer says that “While it can be challenging at times, fostering is incredibly rewarding and providing a safe space for a young person to express themselves is invaluable.”

Find out more about what it takes to be a foster carer below.

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

Want to know more about fostering? Why not come say hi to us at one of the following events this month👇

Weds 14 Feb - Sea Mills fostering drop-in at Café on the Square, 10am - 12pm
Sun 25 Feb - Community MOT @DETEntertainme1 at Malcolm X Community Centre, 11am - 4pm

[Dom Wood DL @WoodDom]

Youth Futures Foundation is funding 1625 Independent People and will evaluate the impact of its therapeutic approach through a unique randomised controlled trial. Over £3m has been invested into Reboot West 3, a three-year programme... https://t.co/dFXoL2zyx7

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

Bristol City Council Foster Carers are the best! I had the honour of hosting a lunch for them today and had such a lovely time. #BCCfostering #BFCA #BristolCouncil #wellbeing #fostercarersrock

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

Our fostering community is amazing♥️

We've had feedback from a reviewing officer on foster carers Fiona & Neil who are fostering Ben*👇

Having a loving home can mean the 🌍 to a child in care. Could you foster?

👉 https://t.co/upI5VuzH13

#FCF23

*changed to protect identity

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

https://t.co/SCJn9E3uih

Choose fostering for Bristol and see how you can change little lives (and yours too)!

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

I’m doing the Sleep Out on Thursday night to raise awareness and hopefully some more cash to help tackle youth homelessness in our City and beyond. Here’s the link if you can spare a pound or two. thanks so much. https://t.co/tFqZ18XqZT

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

Last night we danced and laughed with our awesome Bristol City Council Foster Carers at our Celebration Event. What an awesome bunch of legends! Call 📞0117 3534200 to speak to a member of the team if you fancy joining us. @BCCFostering @BFCABristol @TaraPar22540587 #thankyou

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

Have you considered fostering but worry that you might not fit the criteria?

Most people can be a #foster carer. You need to be over 21 with the time and space to accommodate a child or young person 🤗

Call 📞0117 3534200 to speak to a member of the team.

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

@CatSmithMP @TaraPar22540587 @BASW_UK @nadhimzahawi It’s really good that you have raised this and discussed this critical issue. I look forward to the response and for the long term ring-fenced support for our social workers and for social care

[Marvin Rees @MarvinJRees]

Our city’s foster carers are exceptional – caring for some 680 children and young people across #Bristol

@BristolCouncil's Director of Children’s Services on the importance of #fostering and how to find out more 👉 https://t.co/dbAPokqfpy

[Ann James @Ann_James01]

As we enter Christmas week, whatever you're doing, do it as safely as you can...

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

Fundraising started! https://t.co/Fqd81uDV69

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

"My experience of being in foster care not only changed my life, but it changed my brother's & sister's life too."

Footballer @lloydkelly4, grew up in foster care in #Bristol.

He's sharing his story for #FCF21, with the hope that more people will step up & become foster carers.

[James Beardall @BeardallJames]

@AshcroftBen hi Bristol would love to have copies Ben

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

How long could you be fostering a child or young person for?

We offer different types of fostering, from short-term to long-term, so you can choose the one that best suits your life.

Find out about the different types of fostering: https://t.co/WVTJzKflDH

#MakeADifference

[Dr. Duncan Gillard (he/him) @Duncanjee]

A 3-course meal for wellbeing! 1) got on my bike & cycled across the city to a meeting (exercise); 2) the meeting was with a lovely colleague who it was great to see (connection); 3) we walked through a beautiful area of woodland (being in nature). #waystowellbeing!

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

"What she did for the three of us is extraordinary. She took us in, treated us as her own and still does." @lloydkelly4 reflects on his #fostering journey in #Bristol: https://t.co/tyhVuONUyT

Find out more about fostering: https://t.co/xUNnEnJteH or call us on 0117 353 4200.

[Bristol City Council Fostering @BCCFostering]

You can make a real difference to a young persons life by offering them a loving, stable home.

Join @Home4Gd virtual info session on Weds 24 March, 8-9.30pm to find out more & hear from people who already foster teenagers.

Book your free place: https://t.co/QfLNdR6RHh