Fostering Devon Newsletter 26/01/2018

Free Entry to the Eden Project This Weekend!

We’re pleased to say that as Devon County Council Foster Carers you are eligible for free entry to the Eden Project on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January. 

They are running their Community Weekend for DCC staff, and when you present your Devon County Council Foster Carer Photo ID you will be entitled to free entry for you, a maximum of one extra adult, and three children aged 16 and under.

Whilst ‘Foster Carer’ is not specifically listed on their website as a role on the free entry list, we have spoken to the Eden Project and they have confirmed that with your DCC Photo ID you will be eligible for the offer.

University Of Exeter Taster Day for CiC

On Friday 16 March 2018 the University of Exeter and Devon County Council are pleased to offer the opportunity for young people to visit and get a taste at a top university. The day is aimed at students in Care from schools based in Devon and Torbay. Young people, who have often never considered higher education will spend a day at a top university and experience what it will be like to be a student.   

The day starts with registration at 10.00am and finishes at 2.30pm - included in the programme will be an introduction to University life, a tour of the campus with Student Ambassadors and the opportunity to attend an academic taster session from a choice of disciplines, in the afternoon. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Young people will need to be accompanied by a member of school staff or their Social Worker/Carer.   

Please see full details . To get a copy of the registration form, please contact Natalie Bracher, Outreach Officer, University of Exeter at outreach@exeter.ac.uk

Deadline for bookings: Friday 23 February 2018

CiC Awards 2018 - Nominations Close Soon!

Do you know a child or young person in care that you think has achieved something brilliant over the past 12 months? Would you like to celebrate their achievement?

The annual Devon’s Children in Care Awards are NOW OPEN for nominations. Simply complete the nomination form and email it to: childrenincareawards-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or post a copy to Kate Clarke, Room 136, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD.

Don’t delay, nominations close on 31 January 2018 and the awards event takes place on Friday 23 March 2018 at St James School, Exeter from 6-9pm.

Devon Air Ambulance Lands on Cullompton Rugby Club

A new night landing site has been created at Cullompton RFC, one of 60 such community landing sites now operational across Devon. The Club has been working with Devon Air Ambulance to get the first of such sites live in Cullompton. Click here for the full story....   

Charity Chop!

A trip to the hair dressers is planned for one of our children, but a trip with a difference. At the beginning of February Olivia has decided to have around 7 inches of her hair cut and will be donating it to charity! The Little Princess Trust is a charity who make real hair wigs for children with cancer and other conditions which mean they lose their own hair. To show our support for Olivia who is just 7 years old we are raising money to help the Little Princess Trust continue their amazing work. If you can spare any loose change we would be extremely grateful. We will be posting before and after photos via the DFCA (Devon Foster Carer's Association) page for you to all see! Sponsorship can be given to Cathy Parker on 07701 007430  or Kim St Barbe on 07870 842241 ; every penny counts! Thank you in advance -  Olivia, Cathy and Kim.