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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 for Halloween 2023… North Devon The Big Sheep Spook-tacularly good Halloween fun at The Big Sheep including pumpkin carving and fancy dress. Dates: 21st to […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]