Foster with Us to tour Cumbria and raise awareness

Foster with Us, the dedicated support hub for Cumbria Fostering, is set to tour the region to engage with communities.

The initiative, aimed at inspiring more people to consider fostering, comes in response to a growing need for foster carers in Cumbria.

The Foster with Us team, including Christine, Ruth, and Becky, will be travelling in a campervan donated by Wild Camper Trucks.

A spokesperson for the group said: "Fostering is about more than just providing a safe roof over a child’s head; it’s about offering love, care, patience, and understanding.

"Fostering requires a commitment to nurturing a child's potential and helping them overcome the challenges they may have faced earlier in life."

Tour Dates and Locations:

Wednesday November 13:

8am – 9am: Kendal Leisure Centre
11am – 12pm: Penrith Leisure Centre
1:30pm – 3pm: The Sands Centre, Carlisle
6pm – 8pm: Movie Night - Maryport Community Centre

The Movie Night will consist of a film, hot chocolate, and an opportunity to learn more about fostering.

Thursday November 14:

8am – 9am: Workington Leisure Centre
10am -11am: Whitehaven Sports Centre
12pm – 1pm: Millom Recreation Centre

Friday November 15:

9.30am: Meet at Rydal Road Car Park for 6-mile Loughrigg Fell charity walk
10am: Walk begins

Accompanying those on the roughly three hour walk will be the Foster With Us team and partner council members.

According to the council, the walk is suitable for those with moderate fitness and participants join at their own risk.

Foster with Us is eager to hear from anyone over the age of 21 who has the capacity to provide a nurturing environment for a child.

The support hub offers continuous guidance and information, addressing queries related to the application process, training, financial support, and the daily responsibilities of fostering.

The team is on hand seven days a week to offer advice or information.

To learn more, visit fosterwithus.org.uk or call 0300 019 0200.