Fostering pop-up events this February
Residents who want to do something amazing are invited to join a growing community of foster carers, each doing incredible things for young people in Wirral.
Wirral Council is part of Foster4, a collaborative fostering recruitment hub in the Northwest.
As part of the drive to recruit more fantastic foster carers, our friendly Foster4 team are popping up in several locations across Wirral this month. Everyone is welcome to come along, say hello and find out more about becoming a foster carer with Wirral Council.
Throughout the month, you can find the Foster4 team at the following locations:
- 5 February 10.30-12pm | Carr Farm Garden Centre, CH47 9RE
- 5 February 11-12pm | Rock Ferry Library, CH42 3TD
- 5 February 1-2.30pm | Tesco Bebington Road CH42 4QF
- 5 February 2.30-4pm| Birkenhead Library, CH41 2XB
- 5 February 3-4.30pm | Tesco Heswall CH60 7SL
- 5 February 5-6.30pm | Pure Gym, Croft Retail Park CH62 3PN
- 11 February 9.30-11am | Coffee House Liscard, CH445XU
- 11 February 12.30-2pm | St Cath’s Health Centre, CH42 0LQ
- 18 February 1-2.30pm | Coffee House Birkenhead, CH412YB
- 18 February 3-4.30pm | Victoria Central Medical Centre, CH445UF
- 19 February 10-11.30am | Tomorrows Women, Beckwith St East, CH41 3JE
- 19 February 12-1.30pm | Eureka! Science & Discovery, CH44 6NR
- 19 February 2.30pm-4pm | West Kirby Concourse, Ch48 4HX
- 25 February 9.30-11am | Coffee House Liscard, CH445XU
- 25 February 11-12.30pm | Seacombe Family Hub, CH44 7AN
- 25 February 12-2pm | Asda Arrowe Park, CH495PD
- 25 February 2.30-4pm | Heswall Library, CH600AF
- 25 February 3.30-5pm | Europa Pools, CH41 6RN
- 26 February 2.30-4pm | St Cath’s Health Centre, CH42 0LQ
- 26 February 5-6.30pm | Guinea Gap Leisure Centre, CH44 6PX
Fostering is life changing, for the carers who do it and the children they support.
We recently spoke to Jayne, a foster carer from South Wirral who, alongside her husband, has 10 years of experience in the role.
Speaking of the impact that foster caring has had on her and her family, she said:
Foster caring is a uniquely challenging role, but it's improved our lives, without a doubt […] Seeing children thrive and grow is so satisfying and to think that we’ve had a positive impact on in a child’s life is a great joy. This is why we’re still doing it after 10 years.
Alongside the pop ups, virtual information sessions are also available and can be booked in advance on the Foster4 website. You don't need to come to an event but it is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have before you have an initial visit to your home from the fostering team.
If you have been considering fostering and want to find out more, visit the Foster4 website.
To read our full interview with Jayne, visit: “It's our passion”: a foster carer’s mission to keep siblings together | Wirral View.
