Pioneering ‘community of families’ scheme launched to improve care and support for foster families in Oldham
Oldham Council is excited to introduce the Mockingbird programme, a new way to help children in foster care and their families. This national programme, led by The Fostering Network and now adopted by Oldham Council, was officially launched at Cockfields Farm on Saturday 2 March.
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Sharon and Bev break stereotypes by celebrating 11 years of fostering
Oldham Council is encouraging LGBTQ+ individuals to explore the opportunities and rewards of fostering during National LGBT+ History Month.
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Cost of Living crisis sees increase in foster kids in Oldham
The spiralling cost of living is causing added pressure in many households, which sadly prompts increases in domestic violence and child neglect. We’re seeing increases in the number of children who need help
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New film raises awareness of foster care shortage in Oldham
Oldham Council has teamed up with more than 50 local authorities across the country to produce a short film as part of a ground-breaking national collaboration to increase the number of foster carers.