Summer's Here: Join Our Lunchtime Foster Care Info Session

As summer unfolds, so too can your journey into fostering. Join Origins Foster Care for a lunchtime information session where we explore how you can provide a nurturing summer – and beyond – for children in care who need stability, understanding, and compassion in their lives.

Summertime offers a warm and welcoming space to learn more about fostering – whether you’re just curious or seriously considering it. You’ll meet our team, hear real stories from foster carers, and discover how fostering can fit into your life. It’s an opportunity to explore, reflect, and ask any questions you may have about opening your home and heart to a child in need.

The Impact of Fostering

Our compassionate team will share insights on the transformative impact of fostering on children's lives. We'll discuss how consistent care helps children rebuild trust, develop healthy attachments, and move forward from past difficulties. Through stories and experiences, we'll illustrate how carers become essential anchors in children's lives – providing not just a home, but a foundation from which children can reach their potential.

Understanding the Process

The session will guide you through navigating the assessment and approval process with clarity and confidence. We'll outline what to expect at each stage, from initial home visits to references and background checks, helping you understand the purpose behind each element of the process. You'll learn about the comprehensive training that prepares you for the fostering role, covering everything from child development to trauma-informed care approaches.

How We Support You

We'll highlight the ongoing support network available to all Origins carers – including 24/7 social work support, regular supervision, peer groups, and specialized training opportunities. This robust framework ensures you never face challenges alone and always have access to the guidance you need when supporting a child in care.

Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Begin

• Longer days provide more opportunities for bonding through outdoor activities
• School holidays allow for gradual adjustment periods for children
• Warmer weather facilitates community engagement and wider family integration
• More daylight hours can support positive routines and mental wellbeing
• Seasonal activities create natural opportunities for memory-making
• The energy of summer aligns perfectly with new beginnings

Your Questions Answered

In this relaxed, informative session, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of what fostering entails. No commitment is required – just bring your open heart and willingness to learn about how you might make a difference in a child's life.

Every child deserves to experience the warmth and joy of summer in a loving home where they feel safe, valued, and understood. Could you provide that special place for a child who needs it? Join us to explore this possibility and discover the difference you could make.