Bristol City Council Fostering

You can now get instant answers to simple questions around fostering on the council's website and online. Briz will always be able to hand you to an advisor if your question requires a more personal touch For more information, visit: orlo.uk/WNQI5

We have a couple more library drop-ins this week. 📍Tuesday 23 September at Westbury Library between 11am and 12.30pm 📍Wednesday 24 September at Filwood Library between 11am and 12.30 pm. Let’s have a chat at one or both of these!

Parent and Child foster carers are needed to help young parents build the skills to look after a child. Could you supervise a young parent and their child at the start of their journey together? Find out more here: orlo.uk/4A0Rn

Tackling the new school year without the comfort of your community is something that no child should have to go through. If you become a Back to Bristol foster carer, you would support children to return to Bristol. Find out more here: orlo.uk/Ihfit

To coincide with the trail, we’re launching our Summer 2025 recruitment campaign: “Your next great role is waiting.” 📽️ This summer, we’re using the power of cinema and film to shine a spotlight on fostering and the urgent need for more carers ❤️ 👉 orlo.uk/ajmZS

#ICYMI, we’re proud sponsors of a Gromit in this year’s Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, running until 31 August! 🐶 Our “Pinewoof” Gromit is inspired by Pinewood Studios and brought to life by Josh and Aimee Williams 🎨 📍 You can find Pinewoof in Victoria Square, Clifton Village.

Around a quarter of children who need foster care are disabled. If you choose to care for a disabled child, we'll work closely with you and give you all the guidance you'll need to be a great foster carer for a disabled child. 🔗 orlo.uk/OV7mi

🧐 Myth-Busting Monday! 🧐 Myth: "You need to be a homeowner to foster." Fact: You don't need to own your home to become a foster carer. What matters most is your ability to provide a safe and loving environment. Have more questions? Drop them in the comments! 👇

Sneak peak! Here's a first glimpse of the cracking Gromit sculpture we are sponsoring as part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail 🐾 To see the sculpture, you’ll have to visit Victoria Square in Clifton between June 30th - August 31st.

🆕💻 We’ve launched Kinship Bristol – a website with information and support for kinship carers across the city. It complements our Fostering Bristol website and is a useful tool if you're a kinship carer or considering becoming one. Visit 👉 orlo.uk/6NRo0

Calling all adventurous foster children! The M Shed are running Museum Explorer sessions for 2-4 year olds to experience play, crafts and stories on a different theme each month. Book your tickets here: orlo.uk/lDIEQ

Want to know more about fostering? 🥰 Next week we're heading to: 📚 Fishponds Library - Tuesday 27 May from 2-3.30pm 🎉 Arnolfini Family Day - Wednesday 28 May from 2-3.30pm Please come and say hello if you want to have a chat about fostering♥️

Today's the last day of Foster Care Fortnight! This year, we celebrated the strong, trusting relationships that create the lasting stability young people need. If you think you or someone you know could provide a young person with stability, then visit: orlo.uk/03iOw

The 'Everything' film shows us just how powerful fostering relationships can be. They can exist long after a child reaches adulthood, and can open the door to many other powerful relationships, as a child becomes a member of a community. orlo.uk/1X1vE

A problem shared is a problem halved. We run local support groups where you can meet other carers and discuss your experiences as well as get useful tips and advice on the day-to-day practicalities of fostering. Read more on the support we offer: orlo.uk/qcOft #FCF25

This Foster Care Fortnight, we're celebrating the power of relationships, but some relationships need support. Parent and Child foster carers can lend a helping hand to parents in the early stages of their relationship with their child. Learn more here: orlo.uk/iRXX9

The theme of this year's Foster Care Fortnight is 'The Power of Relationships'. Strong foundational relationships for foster children can begin with anyone, whatever their background. Learn more about what it takes to be a foster carer here: orlo.uk/7m0jY

The theme for Foster Care Fortnight is 'The Power of Relationships!' Foster families can come together in a network through Mockingbird. They build relationships through sleepovers, peer support, joint planning, and social activities. Read more here: orlo.uk/xs4dq

Calling all Bristol City Council foster carers 📣 We have a refer a friend scheme! Get up to £500 when you refer a friend to foster with Bristol City Council! Learn more here: orlo.uk/WxkQf

This Foster Care Fortnight, we're celebrating the power of relationships. Very few people shape you more than a sibling. When fostered together, siblings can support each other and will often settle quicker. Could you open your home to siblings? orlo.uk/yr3kP