Thinking about fostering? Want to find out more? Fostering Devon is inviting residents to join its Hearts and Homes Conference on 20 March 2026. Nationally, there is a shortage of foster carers, as recently highlighted by Minister for Children and Families, Josh MacAlister. Recent government plans announced a major recruitment drive across the country, and with […]
Devon County Council have welcomed the Government’s announcement to recruit 10,000 new foster carers by 2029. The plans, backed with £88 million over the next two years, are part of a government drive to provide more loving homes to vulnerable children while improving support for foster carers and tackling the shortage of carers. Declining numbers […]
Looking for exciting ways to make this Christmas special for your foster family? Look no further! Check out some Christmas activities across Devon to make this holiday season unforgettable for the children and young people in your care. North & Mid Devon Christmas at Woolley Animals, North Devon – from 8 December 2024 Experience the […]
Devon County Council is one of 14 local authorities across the South West to celebrate the official launch of a new regional fostering recruitment hub, Fostering South West, this week, as part of work to attract local council foster carers in the area. Fostering South West is a new virtual fostering hub bringing together the […]
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 great time for foster families this Halloween… North and Mid Devon Madewell Family Fun Night Meet hawk owls and enjoy a family disco! There will be games, […]
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of a powerful new fostering film produced in collaboration with over 100 councils across the UK. Fostering Devon are pleased to be part of a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts taking part in a national recruitment initiative to promote local authority fostering. […]
This October, we are proud to once again be celebrating Children of Foster Carers Month, a time dedicated to recognising and honouring the incredible children who share their homes, parents, and hearts with foster children and young people. What is Children of Foster Carers Month? Previously known as ‘Sons and Daughters Month’, Children of Foster […]
To celebrate, we invited the Devon Mockingbird constellations to a celebration event at County Hall in Exeter.
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