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Hillingdon family encourage more people to foster during Foster Care Fortnight
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A Hillingdon foster family is encouraging more residents to foster children during Foster Care Fortnight; a national awareness raising campaign from 8 to 21 May. Lynne and Michael Moore, originally from the London Borough of Hillingdon, began fostering more than 23 years ago and have three daughters of their own. Lynne said: “I'd been childminding for a while so I already had experience with children, and I wanted to build on my skills and give something back. Fostering can make such a lifelong difference to a child’s life, it can turn their life around. But we also get a lot out of it too, fostering can be extremely rewarding.” Emma is now 25 and was fostered by Lynne and Michael. Emma said: “When my mum died I was incredibly fortunate that Lynne and Michael agreed to foster me. They put me into a good school and always made me do my homework, and they taught me the value of education. Lynne and Michael were so supportive and I don’t know how I would have turned out if it hadn’t been for them. I always knew that I wanted to make something of myself, but they gave me the help and advice I needed along the way. Most importantly, they never made me feel like I was different and I always felt part of the family.” Lynne would recommend fostering to other families in and around the area: “To make a difference you need commitment and enthusiasm, so if anyone has just an inkling about fostering, please try it!” The council is holding a number of events throughout Foster Care Fortnight for anyone who is interested in finding out more. Fostering information events in May
Cllr David Simmonds, Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services said: “The Moore’s story shows that fostering really does have a monumental impact on young people in Hillingdon and it’s so rewarding. Foster carers can also earn up to £419.88 per week and will receive excellent training opportunities and ongoing support. Please come along to one of our events in May and find out if fostering is for you.” For more information on fostering and a list of all fostering events, please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/betheone |