Havering Council is holding the first fostering information event of the New Year on Thursday 8 January.
These regular events, held at the Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, are a chance for people to find out everything they need to know about fostering, ask any questions and meet current local foster carers.
Anyone is welcome, those that have always considered fostering but want to make 2015 the year they take that final step, or people who just want to find out more about it.
Havering foster carers receive full training, generous financial allowances, the on-going support of their own social worker and all their costs covered throughout their fostering career.
With around 200 children in care at any time, the borough needs more local people to come forward and become foster carers.
There are few rules around who can foster, all a carer needs is to be over 21 with room to spare in their home and time to spare in their lives.
There is no obligation from simply attending an event, residents can speak to members of the fostering team and go away and think about their decision.
For those who want to take that next step, they can chose to sign up on the night and begin the process straight away to become a foster carer.
Councillor Meg Davis, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, said:
“With the New Year upon us, now is a great time to think about fostering. If you’ve also wanted to do it but never took that final step, do it now.
“It’s a great opportunity to try something new, expand your family and even earn a little bit extra, and all that pales in comparison to the great work you’ll be doing for children in your community.”
The event starts at 6.30pm and finishes at 8pm.
Anyone who can’t make the event, but wants to know more about fostering should visit the fostering page, or call 01708 434 573
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