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…
Adoption plea to help children in care in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council is renewing its appeal for people to give a permanent home to children in care as part of National Adoption Week (15-21 October). Around 80 children in…
Charity delivers ‘My Bags’ for children coming into foster care
PHOTO CAPTION: Cllr David Mellen receives the My Bags from Stuart Ferguson and Nicola Barber A charity set up to provide essential personal items for children who come into foster…
Nottingham church hosting event to attract more foster carers
A city centre church is hosting an event tomorrow to try to recruit more foster carers for Nottingham City Council. Heart Church, based on Talbot Street, is inviting people along…
Casting the net far and wide to boost foster carer numbers
Nottingham City Council has been working hard over the past year to recruit more foster carers. The authority’s recruitment team, with support from senior politicians, has been out and about…