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This is Dorset Council's fostering e-newsletter, where we share stories and useful information about fostering, whether you are a carer or just want to find out more. Please email us
if there is anything you would like to see included in the next edition.
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** "Providing Supported Lodgings has been a great choice for my family"
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Kirsty, age 43, has been a Supported Lodgings provider for three years.
Thomas* came to live with her and her family after arriving in the country at age 16 as an unaccompanied child.
Kirsty was a single parent who worked, and opening her home to a teenager worked well with her lifestyle, as she could provide the level of care needed for an older child who is more independent.
Read Kirsty's story
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** Celebrating YOU! Our foster carers and supported lodgings carers
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SAVE THE DATE: We will be holding our annual Foster Carer and Supported Lodgings Carer celebration event on Friday 10th May.
Time:18:30 until 22:00
Location: George Albert Hotel, Dorchester, DT2 9PW
Further information will be shared closer to the time, and we look forward to celebrating with you.
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** Speaking up for children and young people
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Children and young people have a legal right to be heard, and to be involved in decisions made about them and their lives. If they don’t feel able to speak up for themselves, an advocate can support them to share their views and ensure their rights are respected.
We commission NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) to provide independent advocacy for children and young people. NYAS also provide our Independent Visitor service
for children in care.
Advocacy from NYAS is offered to children receiving social care services, so:
* children in care
* children in need (including SEND)
* care leavers
Children and young people can refer themselves
.
We will be offering training modules around Advocacy in the near future - watch this space!
Find out more
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** Blue Light discounts for foster carers
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Did you know foster carers are eligible to get a Blue Light discount card to access thousands of savings online and on the high street?
Registering for Blue Light is easy and a card costs just £4.99 (valid for two years).
Find out more
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** Handmade blankets to brighten winter days
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Children and young people in the Gemini Mockingbird constellation recently received bright, washable quilts and blankets to brighten up their bedrooms. The quilts have been lovingly made by volunteer knitters and quilters in Dorset as part of Project Linus
.
The quilts have been a huge hit, with many taking pride of place on the young people's beds. A huge thank you to everyone involved.
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** The retention benefits of providing therapeutic support for foster carers
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Places are now available to book for the Fostering Network's FREE webinar:
Retention Benefits of Providing Therapeutic Support for Foster Carers.
Date: 28 March
Time:10.30am - 12noon
Location: via Zoom
Book now
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
** Do you know a super star social worker?
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Does your social worker go above and beyond to help? Or have you worked with a child care social worker who's shown exemplary good practise? If so, we'd love to hear about it.
Find out more
mailto:fosteringadmin@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk?subject=RSVP%20to%20award%20ceremony
Make sure that the person you refer knows to mention your name during their enquiry call and when they are asked 'how they heard about fostering or supported lodgings with Dorset Council'.
Payment will be made to you when the new carer receives panel approval.
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