A support scheme for foster families in South Gloucestershire is celebrated, six months after launch.
Six months ago, a special support programme for foster families was launched in South Gloucestershire.
Specially-trained foster carers Adam and Mandy Gibbons became hub carers for the first South Gloucestershire group, and support eight families with 14 fostered children and young people."We really are like an extended family," said Mrs Gibbons. The Mockingbird model- which originated in the US - offers specialist support to foster families by providing trained carers, advice and social activities.
South Gloucestershire Council collaborated with The Fostering Network to help launch the scheme in April.
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