The initiative is part of a national Department for Education campaign aiming to demonstrate that many individuals in the South East already possess the essential skills and qualities required to become foster carers. Each year, children within Bracknell Forest require safe, stable, and nurturing homes, and foster carers are crucial in providing support and confidence during challenging periods.
Many potential carers rule themselves out due to perceived ineligibility, but the campaign stresses that foster carers come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The most important factor is the ability to offer a secure, caring, and supportive environment.
Those who choose to foster with Bracknell Forest receive comprehensive training, guidance, and continuous support from a dedicated local team, alongside becoming part of a broader fostering community.
“"Misconceptions about fostering stop people coming forward. People don't know what they don't know - so let us answer your questions. Making an enquiry is a no-commitment process. We’d rather you called and decided it’s not for you, than not call at all. But you'll never know unless you do."
“"Our foster carers would describe themselves as ordinary people. They come from all walks of life. They provide normality, safety and stability to children whose family life is in crisis. As part of a wider team of professionals, they are the cheerleaders for children who need a voice. Whether this is for a few days, weeks or years – our fostering family is there for as long as it is needed and my team is behind them all the way."
Further information is available on the Bracknell Forest fostering pages.
