New film shows that fostering is everything
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That’s the message of a heartwarming short fostering film produced by more than 100 councils including Blackpool Council.
Published by Blackpool Fostering on
‘Everything’ is a result of the largest public sector fostering collaboration yet to promote local authority fostering, with participants from Blackpool to Brighton.
Watch the film from 12 noon on Thursday 17 October:
Fostering changes lives
The emotionally powerful film follows foster carer Mike and his family on a journey through time with two of the children they have fostered, who are now adults.
A surprise 60th birthday party for Mike gives Will and Zara a chance to reflect on how being fostered made a difference to their lives, thanking him for everything.
Mike’s son Chris is involved throughout, showing the important role the children of foster carers play.
The concluding message of the film is that what you do with your life could forever change someone else’s – encouraging people to foster in order to make that change.
Foster with Blackpool Council
As a foster carer with Blackpool Council, people can make a positive difference to the lives of local children and their own.
Our fostering team offer support throughout the fostering process including ongoing training, peer mentors for new carers, an out of hours support and advice line, and a dedicated supervising social worker.
Blackpool Council foster carers also benefit from a competitive financial rewards package.
Cllr Jim Hobson, Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, said:
“We’re delighted with the results of the ‘Everything’ project, which demonstrates the long-term positive impact fostering can have on everyone involved. “With some relationships between carers and children lasting well into adulthood, fostering really is a life-changing and rewarding role. “All councils need to recruit more foster carers, and that’s the same in Blackpool – we need more people to come forward and explore the idea of fostering with Blackpool Council. “Please get in touch with our friendly supportive team if you feel like fostering could be the right fit for you.”
Sarah Thomas, chief executive of The Fostering Network said:
"It's great to see local authority fostering services pooling resources to produce another amazing film. 'Everything' will help to amplify their message about the chronic shortage of fostering households, encouraging more people to come forward and foster.”
To find out more about fostering, visit www.blackpool.gov.uk/fostering or call 01253 420222.