Crafting, baking, dancing, reading, playing, singing, fence painting, bouncing, rainbow making, scooting, den building, gaming… Fife Council’s foster carers are pulling out all the stops for the children in their lives.
Kathy Henwood, head of Fife Council’s education and children’s services, said foster carers were going the extra mile to make being at home, fun and safe.
“Fostering in normal times can be challenging but with everyone at home and all the usual out of school activities on hold, foster carers are digging deep,” she said.
“Through sharing on social media, they are keeping one another feeling positive and by embracing new technology they are holding virtual coffee mornings and evenings so everyone can join in at a time that fits around their caring commitments.
“There’s always someone available to offer advice and support, share equipment and make sure all the children have what they need when it is difficult getting out. I am immensely proud to pay tribute and recognise their hard work..”
Mrs Henwood said there was always a need for more foster carers.
“If you find yourself in a position to consider fostering our Family Placement Team is keen to receive enquiries and are prioritising applications and assessments to make sure they are processed as quickly as possible,” she said.
“They are carrying out their normal activities over the phone and are open for business.”
Anyone who thinks they can help out, or who wants to find out more, should go to www.foster.fife.scot and enquire online.
