How did you feel when you first came into care? What do you think about your Foster Carer? What do you think makes a good Foster Carer? These are the big questions being answered by children in care in a new video to celebrate Somerset Fostering Week (23-29 Jan).
Five 11 to 21 year-olds from Somerset’s in Care and Leaving Care Councils recorded their touching, insightful and personal interviews. Their thoughts have been stitched together and set to speedy footage of sketched cartoons depicting children and Foster Carers – necessary to protect their identities.
The County Council believes that by sharing their video with the wider public, the young people hope to inspire viewers to consider becoming one of Somerset’s much-needed Foster Carers. A spokesperson says “This video shoots straight to the heart with its honesty and insight. It is both refreshing and thought-provoking to hear these children articulate their experiences of being in Foster Care, from their fears when they first came into care, to settling into their new homes, and getting to know, and grow attached to, their Foster Carers. As we continue searching for more Somerset people to respond to our children’s need for enthusiastic individuals to foster, there can be little more powerful than hearing from the children themselves.” Continue reading “Westover County Councillor urges support for Somerset Fostering Week”