New campaign seeks new foster carers and adoptive homes
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people across Angus to help local children in need of homes and security.
Angus Council’s Fostering and Adoption team is asking the public to to “Open Your Heart. Open Your Home” as part of a new campaign highlighting the need for more foster carers and adopters.
Banners are now being displayed in some local parks and recycling centres, taking the message into communities and urging people to find out more about how they could provide a safe, loving and supportive home for a local child or young person.
Councillor Heather Doran, family, education and justice convener, said: “There is a real need for more foster carers and adopters, and we hope this campaign will encourage people to think about whether they could open their heart and their home to a local child or young person.
“Fostering and adoption can change lives – making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, but also to the lives of the foster carers and adopters who welcome them into their homes and lives.
“We know that taking the first step can feel daunting, but our dedicated team is here to offer information, guidance and support.
“If you have ever thought about fostering or adoption, I would encourage you to get in touch.”
Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Angus Council’s Fostering and Adoption team on 01241 464646 or visit www.angus.gov.uk/fosteringandadoption.