Council’s thank you to the city’s foster carers
The city’s foster carers were invited to an afternoon reception at the Council House on Wednesday afternoon to receive a big ‘thank you’ from councillors and senior council officers. .…
Find out all you need to know about fostering at our Fostering Information Morning.
If you want to understand the rewards of being a foster carer, some along to the Information Morning on Saturday 18 February at Loxley House at 10.30am. Our Fostering Team…
Launch of ‘Childhood’ – short film to raise awareness of the need for foster carers
In a ground-breaking national collaboration, 56 local authorities across England including Nottingham City Council have worked together to share ideas and jointly fund the creation of a short film to…
Nottingham takes part in national film to promote fostering service
Nottingham City Council’s fostering service is showcasing a national film designed to increase the number of carers. Local authorities across the country have joined forces on the unique film project,…
Allowance proposed for councillors who become parents
Nottingham City Council is set to introduce maternity and paternity allowances for its councillors, after it became the first council in the country with a majority of female councillors. The…
Drop in for a ‘virtual cuppa’ and learn about being a foster carer
People interested in discovering more about fostering in Nottingham are invited to a series of online events. As part of the annual Foster Care Fortnight campaign, which starts on Monday…
Campaign to recruit adopters for priority children who wait the longest
A new campaign to recruit adopters will focus on sibling groups, older children, children from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and children with complex health and disability needs. Every year…
New agency will speed up adoption for children in care
A new adoption agency will offer children in care the stability and security they need to achieve their potential. The launch of the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA), part of Adoption…
Fostering Sunday appeal: homes needed for children in care
PHOTO: 615 shoes on the steps of the Council House to represent the 615 children in need of fostering People are being urged to open their homes to children in…
City Council backs appeal for LGBT+ adoptive and foster parents
Nottingham City Council is backing an appeal for more LGBT+ people and couples to give homes to children in care. The appeal comes as part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering…