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North Tyneside urgently needs foster carers to help better young lives.
Our new film, #childhood, showcases the profound impact that fostering can have.
🎥 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=C-UeogZT…
ALT A young girl 'Sophie' smiling in a park.
Children like Sophie and Charlie are in desperate need of foster placements in North Tyneside.
Could you change their lives?
Visit my.northtyneside.gov.uk/cate… for more information about fostering,
or call (0191) 643 2540 to speak to a member of the team.
Children like Sophie and Charlie are in desperate need of foster placements in North Tyneside.
Could you change their lives?
Visit my.northtyneside.gov.uk/cate… for more information about fostering,
or call (0191) 643 2540 to speak to a member of the team.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign over the last two weeks and helped us to shine a spotlight on the brilliant foster care in North Tyneside 👏
Don’t forget, if you’d like to find out more you can give us a call on 0191 643 2540.
#FCF22 #FosteringCommunities
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“I can’t be a foster carer because I work” ❌
Wrong! We have different types of fostering that can fit around your work commitments such as emergency care.
If you would like to know more give us a call on 0191 643 2540.
#FCF22
ALT Teenagers feet in park wearing bright coloured trainers. "Could you make a difference to a teenager's life in North Tyneside?"
There’s lots of great benefits to becoming a foster carer with us.
We’ll be with you every step of the journey & we offer other benefits:
🔶 Competitive weekly fees
🔶 Allowance to cover the child’s living expenses
🔶 Full training
🔶 2 weeks paid holiday a year
#FCF22
ALT Sheep teddy placed on bench. "Make foster caring in North Tyneside your career"
In September we’ll be launching our first Mockingbird constellation.
The Mockingbird Family Model is an extended family that provides respite care, peer support, regular joint planning & training, and social activities. Interested? Find out more: bit.ly/380Rr5i #FCF22
ALT A diagram of the 'mockingbird constellation'. It circles around a Hub Home with Foster Home and Liaison Worker around the circle.
“I wouldn’t be aloud to foster” ❌
This is not true! Foster carers come from all different walks of life, just like the children they look after.
If you are over 21 and have a spare room, it’s likely you’d be eligible to foster: bit.ly/37j7JGd #FCF22
ALT A young girl holding the face of her brother while smiling. "Foster with North Tyneside Council"
We are extremely proud that at the most recent Ofsted inspection our Children’s Services, including our Fostering service, were rated Outstanding! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Visit our website to find out more about our fostering service today: bit.ly/37j7JGd #FCF22
ALT Three children of different ages sat at the beach facing the sea.
There are lots of different types of fostering and each foster carer chooses what is right for them and their family. Some forms of fostering include:
👉 long-term fostering
👉 short-breaks
👉respite & shared care
To find out more give us a call on 0191 643 2540. #FCF22
ALT Child dressed as superhero. "Can you provide a happy, stable and loving home?"
“Being a foster carer is an emotional rollercoaster, but it’s extremely rewarding” 🧡
We’re looking for people to open their homes to foster children, especially those willing to look after older children, teenagers & sibling groups: bit.ly/37j7JGd
#FCF22
ALT Child dress as a superhero. "Thinking of fostering? Get in touch"
We would like to start Foster Care Fortnight with a huge thank you to our brilliant @NTCouncilTeam foster carers. Our carers are working hard every day to provide loving and stable homes to the children and young people in their care, and we couldn’t be more grateful 👏🧡
ALT Four children dressed as superheroes with smiles
This Foster Care Fortnight we’re showing you how foster care transforms lives, how we are committed to supporting our fostering community and the benefits of fostering with @NTCouncilTeam.
👉 Get involved using #FCF22 #FosteringCommunites
Why not foster while you work?
@NTCouncilTeam emergency schemes provide the flexibility to continue to work and earn an extra income.
We offer a range of schemes and each carer chooses what is right for them and their family.
👉 bit.ly/2GsOxob
#WhyWeCare
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service retweeted
If you're looking for something to do tomorrow (14 August) then don't forget the Wallsend Festival is happening.
Wallsend town centre between 10am and 5pm.
visitnorthtyneside.com/event…
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service retweeted
Congratulations to everyone picking up their A-level and BTEC results today👏. The last year has been challenging but our young people have done us proud, as they always do. Read messages of congratulations from the Elected Mayor and Cabinet Member here👉 bit.ly/3AyH8xT
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service retweeted
The @Go_smarterNE roadshow is heading to Richardson Dees park.
Still spaces for the #FamilyFun, Bike Maintenance and Adult Refresfer sessions but the 5+ Years learn to ride sessions are nearly all gone.
Loads of drop in sessions too.
Full details 👇
gosmartergoactive.co.uk/even…
Thinking of fostering?
We are looking for @NTCouncilTeam foster carers to look after children and young people of all ages, especially those willing to care for older children, teenagers and sibling groups.
For further information please visit bit.ly/2GsOxob
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service retweeted
Why do we need the #ReflectiveFostering Study? This study will contribute to understanding what the best #support is for #fostercarers and what makes a difference in supporting carer-child relationships! Want to know more? Check out the link in our bio! #fostercare #NIHRmember
North Tyneside Council Fostering Service retweeted
The #ReflectiveFosteringStudy is the largest ever UK study to evaluate the impact of a foster carer support programme. It aims to improve the lives of foster carers & children in care by increasing the stability of the relationship & placement. More info: bit.ly/3v4vO9v