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To kick off Foster Care Fortnight, Foster4 hosted a special afternoon tea event last week celebrating the fostering community across Halton, Warrington and Cheshire West and Chester.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

The event was held at Doubletree by Hilton in Chester and was attended by foster carers, their families, friends and senior managers from each of the local authorities.

Attendees were treated to a delightful afternoon tea with an assortment of sandwiches, cakes, and teas. During the event, there was also a presentation ceremony to honour foster carers who received awards for their exceptional service to fostering.

Cllr Sarah Hall, cabinet member for children’s services said: "I’m proud we have such dedicated foster carers who selflessly provide a loving and nurturing environment for children. Their service and dedication are a testament to their exceptional character and commitment to making a positive impact in the community. I was honored to speak to some of our foster carers and had the pleasure of presenting the winners with their prizes.”

Foster carers were presented with certificates and gifts and were praised for their resilience and dedication in providing the highest standards of care to vulnerable, local children.

Outstanding Contribution Award Winners

  • A Burns
  • I Hussain & A Mahmood
  • P Waite
  • S Hughes

Long Service Award Winners

  • C & J Pugh 
  • L Fortune
  • S Parris

Family & Friends: Above and Beyond Award Winners

  • H & P Stone
  • K Clarke
  • T Wright

Attendees expressed their appreciation for the event and acknowledged the opportunity to celebrate their successes while also making new connections and strengthening existing relationships with both their fellow foster carers and fostering service colleagues from each of the local authorities that make up the Foster 4 collaboration.

Foster Care Fortnight is The Fostering Network's annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives. Foster Care Fortnight 2023 takes place from 15-28 May. The theme for Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is #FosteringCommunities.

Foster4 is a pioneering foster carer recruitment service. Based at Warrington Borough Council’s offices, a collaborative project, recruiting foster carers on behalf of three Cheshire Local Authorities: Halton Borough Council, Warrington Borough Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council.

If you are feeling inspired to join our great community of over 400 fostering families here in Cheshire, please visit foster4.co.uk call 01925 444100 or email fosteringrecruitment@warrington.gov.uk.

Find Foster4 on Facebook and Instagram @foster4cheshire.