Potential foster carers invited to first of three drop in sessions today

Fostering First are holding the sessions; they’re promoting them as a chance to give anyone contemplating foster care the answers to any questions they might have.

The first drop in session geared toward educating potential foster carers will be held today.

Fostering First are holding the sessions; they’re promoting them as a chance to give anyone contemplating foster care the answers to any questions they might have.

At present there are 52 children, which includes 13 under 5s and 22 teenagers, on the Island who are benefiting from a more stable home life thanks to foster carers.

There is currently a significant shortage of foster families on the Island, as it stands there are 46 but more are needed.

The carers can come from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups, they must be over 21 but there is no upper age limit. Carers can be married, divorced or single, or co-habiting.

Todays session will be held at Southlands, Church Road, Port St Mary from 2pm.

The other sessions are at Philip Christian Centre, Derby Road, Peel, on May 12th from 2pm to 7pm, and at The Children’s Centre, Woodbourne Road, Douglas, on May 17 from 2pm to 7pm.