Residents urged to consider fostering as part of campaign

Newtown residents are being urged to consider fostering a child as part of a week-long campaign being run by Powys County Council which includes an event in the town.

Foster Care Fortnight runs from Monday 13 to 26 May to raise the profile of fostering and the transformational power of foster care - the power to #changeafuture. 
 
"Powys County Council’s Fostering Service is passionate about the difference that foster care makes to the lives of fostered children and young people," said a spokesperson.

"If you think you have the relevant skills and experience, we're calling on you to consider becoming foster carers so that you can also #changeafuture."
 
To find out more about fostering in Powys the team will be out and about throughout the fortnight. Come and meet us and have a chat about fostering in Powys at:
 
Morrisons, Newtown: Tuesday, May 14
Tesco Welshpool on Wednesday, May 15

"You can find us at the Royal Welsh Smallholding and Countryside Festival over the weekend of 18 and 19 May, on stand 163 in the Spring Festival Hall," added the spokesperson.
 
Anyone who is interested in finding out more about fostering for Powys can visit www.powys.gov.uk/fostering, email fostering@powys.gov.uk or call on 0800 22 30 627 for an informal conversation.