More love to give
“Every child in care is our responsibility. We’re proud to be rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, but what truly sets us apart is our
commitment to keeping children local – in the schools they love, near the friends they trust, and keep those family connections that matter so much. Please get in touch with our team, even if it’s just for an informal talk.” Councillor Shirley Reynolds Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills
When asked why she chose to foster, Maggie’s immediate response was, “I have more love to give”. Maggie is a new foster carer with
Telford & Wrekin Council and has her first foster children placed with her this summer. As a mother of six, grandmother of five and having spent years as a children’s entertainer, Maggie finally took the plunge to follow her dream of becoming a foster carer. “I’ve always wanted to become a foster carer. I have the space in my home to share and wanted to give children the opportunity to just be kids, no matter what they’re going through,” Maggie said.
Foster with Telford & Wrekin Council Ofsted Outstanding and proud to support every foster carer with: • Exceptional training in therapeutic parenting • Excellent pay, allowances and benefits • A dedicated support team, including direct access to an in-house clinician • A thriving network of carers and professionals
“I want to show them empathy and support and provide a safe space that they can call home. “I’d considered fostering through an agency, but fostering with the Council was the best choice for me as it offers a lot of support to foster carers and the children.” At the time of meeting Maggie, two children had been placed in her care for one week. Maggie added: “The first week has been brilliant, I spent time getting to know the children, gradually introducing healthy routines, and making the most of the school holidays. “We’ve been out every day and within two days both children had learnt to ride a bike, I was so proud of them for giving it a go and succeeding.” To anyone who’d like to follow in Maggie’s footsteps, it’s never too late to foster and Telford & Wrekin Council will help you every step of the way. Fostering can fit anyone’s lifestyle, whether they are working full-time, retired, or looking to give back to their community. The Council offers flexible part-time options for people who can only foster a few days each month.
Find out more about fostering www.telfordfostering.co.uk
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