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Take time this festive season
to consider changing a young
person’s life, and yours.

At this time of year thoughts often turn to
family and friends; however, for dozens
of children awaiting foster placements
in Northamptonshire it can be a time of
loneliness and uncertainty.

With a shortage of foster carers across
the region, Foster Care Associates (FCA)
wants to hear from potential carers who
can find room in their lives to provide a
safe, stable and happy home to children
and young people.

There are all kinds of families and
individuals who can begin the hugely
rewarding journey into foster care, but
what all carers have in common is the
energy and commitment to make a
difference to the lives of those in their
care.

Karen Cann, operations manager for
FCA in Northamptonshire, said: “We’ve
been working with children and young
people for 21 years and our experience
shows that one-to-one support in a family
setting is the best way to help these
children overcome their issues and deal
with their past. Our team of social care
professionals work closely with our foster
carers to deliver intensive, holistic support
tailored to the individual needs of each
young person and carer.”

“We have some fabulous foster carers
across Northamptonshire and hope our
‘Finding Room to Foster’ campaign will
encourage more people in the region
to make room in their life and seriously
consider becoming a foster carer.”
Foster carers with FCA receive frequent
visits and contact from a dedicated and
qualified social worker. Support is also
provided through an education officer,
support workers and therapist to help
carers meet the individual needs a child
or young person.

Ongoing training, a financial allowance,
access to carer support groups and
organised family activities are all
contributing factors as to why FCA
placements are 22% more stable than the
national average.

For more information on becoming a
foster carer with FCA call 0800 022 4012
and speak to the FCA Recruitment Team,
or enquire online at www.thefca.co.uk