Foster with Us, the dedicated support hub for Cumbria Fostering, is embarking on an exciting journey across Cumbria to raise awareness of the critical role foster carers play in transforming the lives of vulnerable children. The initiative aims to inspire more individuals and families to consider fostering and make a lasting impact on young lives in need of care.
In a bid to spread the word and engage the community, the Foster with Us team, led by Christine, Ruth, and Becky, will be traveling in a specially equipped campervan generously donated by Wild Camper Trucks. The team will be visiting locations throughout Cumbria, providing an opportunity for anyone interested in fostering to meet with them directly, ask questions, and learn more about what it takes to become a foster carer.
Dates and Locations:
Wednesday 13th November 2024
8am – 9am: Kendal Leisure Centre- Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7HX
11am – 12pm: Penrith Leisure Centre- Southend Rd, Penrith CA11 8JH
1:30pm – 3pm: Carlisle- The Sands Centre, Carlisle CA1 1JQ
6pm – 8pm: Movie Night - Maryport Community Centre - Join us to enjoy a film and hot chocolate and learn about fostering with your local council.
Thursday 14th November 2024
8am – 9am: Workington Leisure Centre- Griffin St, Workington CA14 2DX
10am -11am: Whitehaven Sports Centre - Flatt Walks, Whitehaven CA28 7RJ
12pm – 1pm: Millom Recreation Centre - Lancashire Rd, Millom LA18 4AW
Friday 15th November 2024
9.30am Loughrigg Fell: To cap off this inspiring journey, we will be hosting a charity walk at Loughrigg Fell where everyone is welcome to join us. We will be joined by the wider Foster with us Team and members of the local councils we work in partnership with.
Meeting at 9.30am at Rydal Road Car park, 1-3 Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN
Setting off at 10am, the walk is approx 6 miles and will take approx. 3 hrs to complete.
Important Note:
The walk is suitable for individuals with a moderate level of fitness. Participants are encouraged to take part at their own risk. Additional disclaimers will apply.
The need for foster carers in Cumbria is greater than ever. Many children and young people entering the care system have faced difficult and traumatic experiences and are in need of loving, stable homes. The local councils are calling on the community to come forward and provide that support by opening their hearts and homes to these vulnerable children.
Fostering is about more than just providing a safe roof over a child’s head; it’s about offering love, care, patience, and understanding. Fostering requires a commitment to nurturing a child's potential and helping them overcome the challenges they may have faced earlier in life.
If you're over the age of 21 and have the space in your life to help, fostering could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a real difference. The Foster with Us hub offers ongoing support, guidance, and information to potential carers, answering questions about the application process, training, financial support, and the day-to-day reality of fostering.
The Foster with Us team is available seven days a week and can be contacted at any time for advice or information with no obligation to proceed. Whether you're curious about the support available to foster carers or want to learn more about the impact fostering can have, the team is ready to help.
Together, we can help create brighter futures for the children and young people of Cumbria.
For more information, or to speak with the team, please visit fosterwithus.org.uk or call 0300 019 0200.