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.
Ofsted would like to hear your views about the support and services you receive from Devon County Council
LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2024 returns on Monday 4 March. Running until to Sunday 10 March,
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 […]
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. […]