LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week, 1 to 7 March 2021, is an annual campaign week run by New Family Social, a UK charity led by LGBT+ adopters and foster carers, to encourage more LGBT+ people to find out more about routes into parenthood. The theme this year is “Build Your Family”.
Paul Bonaer, a member of the University’s Pulse LGBT+ Committee and former carer with Southampton City Council, said:
“Foster care comes with its challenges, but it really is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do. There are many LGBT families and households out there who could provide a fantastic, loving, and supportive home for children that really need it. I would encourage anyone thinking about fostering and adoption in the Southampton area to get in touch with the team at Southampton City Council to take that first step. The support and training you will receive is second to none.”
Southampton City Council are looking to grow their team of foster carers to ensure a diverse choice and match of placements is available for children and young people who have come into the care of the Local Authority.
To attend Southampton City Council’s virtual fostering information session on Saturday 6 March 2021, 10.30 to 12 , where you can meet the Recruitment Team, hear from a foster carer, find out about the assessment process and have all fostering and adoption questions answered, go to SCC website. This event is open to all.
For other information on adoption or fostering please see the Parents and Carers Network (PCN) “Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Handbook” or go to the PCN website.