Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, which showcases the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers
EVENTS will take place across Wirral for residents considering becoming a foster parent.
Taking place during Foster Care Fortnight, between 13 to May 26, the drop-in sessions aim to educate and inform people about fostering.
In Wirral there are 834 children in care - 406 are currently placed with foster carers - and 191 are with connected carers, those who are related to the child such as an aunt/uncle or grandparent.
The drop-in sessions:
- Tuesday, May 14 (10am to 12pm) Wallasey Town Hall
- Wednesday, May 15 (10am to 12pm) Bebington Civic Hall
- Friday, May 17 (9am to 12pm) Rock Ferry One Stop Shop - Community Hall
- Saturday, May 18 (10am to 12pm) West Kirby Concourse
- Tuesday, May 21 (1pm to 3pm) Floral Pavilion
For more information visit
wirralfostering.org
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