Bracknell

Residents of Bracknell Forest are being invited to consider becoming a foster carer in a recruitment drive by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.

The Bracknell Council's Family Placement Team is putting on a series of open evenings to help local people find out more about becoming a foster carer.

The team will be at Bracknell Family Centre, Warfield Road, Bracknell from 7 to 9pm on the following dates:

* Thursday January 19
* Thursday April 20
* Thursday July 13

Foster carers provide a secure, stable and loving homes for children in need for periods of time when their families are in crisis. Placements can be long-term, short-term, part-time or full-time commitment depending on how much time you have to spare.

There is a shortage of foster carers across the country which sometimes means children are moved from home to home or have to to live further away from family and friends.

Juliette Thomas, Team Manager for Family Placement, said: "We are working hard to recruit foster carers in Bracknell Forest as shortages are particularly acute here in the south east.

“Bracknell Forest operates an equal opportunities policy and we would welcome enquiries from anyone regardless of age, gender, marital or employment status, ethnic background or sexual orientation.

"As long as you have the get up and go to provide a home for and support children or young people.”

For more information about becoming a foster carer or the open evenings call 01344 351582, email: fostering@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/fosteringandadoption

Bracknell Forest Borough Council