Wolverhampton Celebrates Kinship Foster Parents with Creative Event
An event hosted by Fostering for Wolverhampton provided kinship foster parents with a chance to connect, relax, and share experiences while decorating tote bags.
By Aisha Mahmood
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Kinship foster parents decorating tote bags and connecting at a community event.
The Fostering for Wolverhampton team hosted a well-attended event for kinship foster parents to connect, relax, and engage in creative activities.
Hosted by the Fostering for Wolverhampton team, the event offered kinship foster parents an opportunity to take a break, be creative, and connect with other families facing similar experiences. Attendees personalised their own tote bags to take home, enjoying a relaxed arts and crafts session that facilitated unwinding and conversation.
The gathering also provided ample time for refreshments, including cake and hot drinks, and allowed participants to catch up with members of the fostering team and build connections with other families from across Wolverhampton. Kinship fostering involves a child being cared for by a known individual, such as a grandparent or aunt, helping to maintain important family and community relationships.
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"Kinship foster parents do an incredible job, stepping forward to provide children with the love, stability and support they need, while helping them stay connected to the people and relationships that are important to them."
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"It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and so many of our kinship foster parents enjoying the opportunity to get creative, spend some time together and meet others who understand their experiences."
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"Events like this are a lovely way for us to say thank you and recognise the difference our kinship foster parents make to children and young people across Wolverhampton every day."
This event coincides with Wolverhampton's development of its Local Kinship Offer, a plan to outline available information, services, and support for kinship families and the children they care for. Kinship families are currently invited to contribute their experiences to help shape this offer, with the consultation open until Friday 23 October.
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"Our kinship foster parents give so much to the children and young people they care for, so it was wonderful to be able to bring everyone together in such a relaxed and welcoming setting."
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"The Sip and Paint wasn't just about decorating a tote bag. It was an opportunity to have a chat, meet other kinship foster parents, enjoy some well deserved time for themselves and strengthen the connections within our fostering community."
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"We also want kinship families to have a voice in shaping the support available to them. Their experiences are incredibly valuable in helping us develop a Local Kinship Offer that responds to what families in Wolverhampton really need."
For further information on fostering in Wolverhampton, individuals can contact the Fostering for Wolverhampton team via email at fostering@wolverhampton.gov.uk, visit their website, or follow @fosteringforwolves on social media.
