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Year: 2023


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18 December 2023

10 ideas for connecting with your foster family over the festive period

Another Christmas is just around the corner, so we wanted to share some ideas to encourage connection, joy, and fun to fill your days and create some Christmas traditions. Here are some ideas for connecting with your foster family this festive period, from your Fostering Devon Promoting Stability team… Christmas sensory advent calendars Create some […]

Mockingbird families at a firework display celebrating the first birthday
6 December 2023

Devon’s Mockingbird pilot celebrates first birthday

Our South Devon Mockingbird constellation has celebrated its first birthday with a trip to the fireworks and a reflection on how the first year has gone.   Mockingbird, led by The Fostering Network in the UK, delivers sustainable foster care. It is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. […]

Fostering Devon stand inside John Lewis Exeter
23 November 2023

Visit us at John Lewis Exeter this December

The Fostering Devon team are excited to be returning to John Lewis this December to promote fostering to Devon’s residents. Many of you will remember the now infamous John Lewis ad from last Christmas, which followed a couple eagerly awaiting the arrival of a care experienced child to their family. Knowing that the young person […]

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1 November 2023

Fostering Devon events in November

In-person events Our live recruitment events are a great way to get to know the team, learn about the different types of fostering and where to begin with your fostering journey. This month you can join us at the following location… Ocean Exmouth Friday 17th November Time: 12pm to 4pm Location: Queens Drive, Exmouth EX8 […]

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16 October 2023

Family days out in Devon this Halloween

Our lovely team have rounded up their top family-friendly Halloween events across Devon that promise thrills and heaps of memories for all. Here are our recommendations for a fangtastic time this Halloween… North Devon The Big Sheep Spook-tacularly good Halloween fun at The Big Sheep including pumpkin carving and fancy dress. Dates: 21st to 29th […]

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22 September 2023

Fostering Devon events in October

Here are the Fostering Devon recruitment events taking place near you this month… We’re inviting you to meet the Fostering Devon team this month at one of the many events taking place across Devon, as well as online. Details of all of our October Fostering Devon events can be found below. Unfortunately we’ve had to […]

Mockingbird in Devon feature on ITV news. picture shows home hub carer talking to reporter in the garden
6 September 2023

Fostering families featured on ITV News discussing Devon’s Mockingbird programme

It was fantastic to see our Mockingbird families featured on ITV News West Country talking about the impact of the first Mockingbird constellation in Devon. This evidence-based model, led by the Fostering Network, has been brought in to help improve the stability of fostering placements, and strengthen the relationships between carers, children and young people, […]

Picture of Fostering Devon set up at Barnstaple library. A red table with leaflets sits in front of a Fostering Devon pull up banner
1 September 2023

Fostering Devon events in September

Fostering Devon recruitment events taking place near you this month This September, you can find the Fostering Devon team out and about across the county, ready to answer any questions you might have about becoming a foster carer. Our live recruitment events are a great way to get to know the team and learn about […]

Fostering Devon table set up at Princesshay Exeter
31 July 2023

Our favourite family days out in Devon

Our lovely team have put together a list of their favourite places to visit in Devon over the summer holidays. There’s lots of activities for foster families to enjoy across the county, inside and outside, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Lot’s of these places offer free activities, making for fun, affordable days out […]


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