News stories tagged as "fostering"

Foster Care Fortnight 2022

Published at: Monday 9 May 2022 at 4:45 pm

Foster Care Fortnight is running from Monday 9 May until Sunday 22 May this year.

Appeal for more ‘emergency foster carers’ over Christmas as ‘Let’s Get Back Together’ fostering event a huge success

Published at: Tuesday 30 November 2021 at 10:46 am

Every day 123 foster families from across Blackburn with Darwen are giving 246 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home and this commitment has been ongoing throughout the pandemic.

Blackburn Rovers give Looked After Children a big win

Published at: Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 11:26 am

Looked After Children from Blackburn and Darwen were treated to a winning display from Blackburn Rovers at Saturday’s match at Ewood Park.

Could you be a foster carer?

Published at: Monday 11 September 2017 at 10:21 am

An information evening is being held for people interested in becoming a foster carer.

Fun festive selfies for fostering

Published at: Friday 18 December 2015 at 2:09 pm

Visitors to Blackburn Market got the chance to learn about fostering and take crazy Christmas photos for the launch of a new campaign.

Tasty treats to promote fostering

Published at: Thursday 22 October 2015 at 1:46 pm

A special event was held at Tunstill’s Bakery in Darwen to let people know all about the benefits of fostering.

Selfie mania puts focus on fostering – watch video

Published at: Friday 19 June 2015 at 2:41 pm

Hundreds of people stopped by for a selfie in a special photo booth to raise awareness and learn more about fostering in the borough.

Prize-winning painting celebrates life

Published at: Friday 19 June 2015 at 9:47 am

A winning painting by a Blackburn boy is taking pride of place in new calendar.

Fun photos for Fostering Fortnight

Published at: Tuesday 2 June 2015 at 9:19 am

The launch of Blackburn with Darwen’s Foster Care Fortnight saw shoppers sharing photos to raise awareness.

Get in the picture for fostering

Published at: Thursday 28 May 2015 at 11:15 am

Shoppers are being urged to get in the picture to help raise awareness of fostering in Blackburn with Darwen for national Foster Care Fortnight (June 1-14).

Carers encourage others to join Council’s specialist fostering team

Published at: Thursday 14 May 2015 at 3:12 pm

Two foster carers have talked about their positive experiences as Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Time 4 Change Fostering Team seeks warm and nurturing carers to become part of their specialist, multi-professional team.

Specialist fostering team looking for new carers

Published at: Wednesday 6 May 2015 at 10:40 am

A recruitment drive by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Time 4 Change Fostering Team is seeking warm and nurturing carers to become part of their specialist programme and part of their multi-professional team.

Fostering team gains accreditation

Published at: Tuesday 13 January 2015 at 2:09 pm

A celebration event has been held to mark the accreditation achieved by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Time 4 Change Fostering Team.

Festive fun for foster carer Sylvia

Published at: Monday 1 December 2014 at 10:24 am

Christmas is always frantic but filled with fun and laughter in Blackburn foster carer Sylvia Coulthard’s house.

Long-term foster carer talks about her experiences

Published at: Monday 15 September 2014 at 1:59 pm

A long-term foster carer has talked about her experiences, and the support and advice available for those who may be thinking about fostering a child.

Could you foster a local child?

Published at: Monday 16 June 2014 at 12:11 pm

Ever thought about fostering? Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering team will be out and about over the next few weeks to help people find out about what’s involved.

Permanent foster homes needed for Blackburn with Darwen children

Published at: Tuesday 13 May 2014 at 11:48 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering team has revealed that finding permanent foster homes for children in care is one of its biggest challenges.

Bang the drum for fostering

Published at: Tuesday 13 May 2014 at 11:27 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council staff will be banging the drum for fostering when they stage a high profile – and noisy – stunt in The Mall as part of national Foster Care Fortnight this Friday, May 16.

Urgent foster care appeal for Blackburn with Darwen children

Published at: Thursday 8 May 2014 at 10:18 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council has launched an appeal to recruit 20 new foster carers at the start of national Foster Care Fortnight (May 12-25). Local foster carers are urgently needed to look after vulnerable children and young people – from babies to teens - who can’t live at home for many different reasons.

Could you foster or adopt a local child?

Published at: Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:18 pm