Clackmannanshire on the search for foster carers

Published 27 May 2010 12:19 0 Comments

Some of Clackmannanshire's foster carers will be joined by staff from Scottish Hydro at an awareness raising event this weekend.

The volunteers will be giving out information on foster care and encouraging people to apply to be carers at Morrison's supermarket in Alloa from 10am to 3pm on Friday and Saturday 28 and 29 May.

The partnership came about as one of Clackmannanshire's existing carer's husband works at Scottish Hydro.

Billy McKay explained, "Scottish Hydro and myself wanted to do more in the local community and felt there was no worthier cause than this, especially as it was for the children of the local area."

Councillor Sam Ovens, portfolio holder for regeneration, said, "We're delighted that Scottish Hydro is helping us out and would like to say a huge thank you.

"We need more foster carers to offer children suitable long and short term placements. To be a carer you can be single, married or in a relationship and don't have to have children of your own. The important thing is that you have the space, time and patience to help vulnerable children."

Clackmannanshire foster carers get pay, training and support. By fostering through your local Council, you are helping to keep children near their schools, family and friends. To find out more, call 01259 450000 or go to www.clacksweb.org.uk/children/couldyoufoster/

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