Urgent appeal issued to recruit new foster carers

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust have issued an appeal for foster carers as recruitment continues during the coronavirus pandemic.

Commenting on the recruitment drive, a spokesperson for the Trust said: “Covid doesn’t stop the need for foster carers. They really need compassionate people who can provide a safe and loving home for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in your area today. Does this sound like you?

“As a HSC foster carer you’re never on your own. They will give you financial support, on-going training, 24-hour social work support and much more.

“Join the other families in the Northern Trust area and give a brighter future to the children and young people who deserve it. It could be the most rewarding thing you could do.”

Visit www.adoptionandfostercare.hscni.net to find out more.

You will be able to read more from foster carers and stories from some of the young people needing forever homes including siblings and teenagers. There are always local children in your area that need homes.

Call HSC Northern Ireland Foster Care on 0800 0720 137 to speak with a social worker in your area. Search HSC Foster Care on Facebook and Twitter.

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