The big picture: Suffolk County Council is among more than 100 local authorities participating in this national campaign to recruit more foster carers, particularly for teenagers.
Key details: The film follows a foster family's journey over decades:
The 7th collaborative film project of its kind, involving councils from Cumbria to Devon
Depicts how fostering relationships often last well into adulthood
Shows the important role that children of foster carers play
Developed with input from foster carers and people with care experience
Why it matters: There is a chronic shortage of foster carers, not just in Suffolk, but across England. This film aims to show the rewarding nature of fostering and encourage more people to step forward.
What they're saying:
Cllr David Roach, Suffolk County Council's Deputy Cabinet Member for Fostering and Adoption: "The 'Everything' project has given our fostering service an amazing film that shows the long-term impact fostering can have, with relationships between carers and children lasting well into adulthood."
"We are committed to giving vulnerable children and young people we care for the best chance to thrive, which for the vast majority of them is with local fostering families."
Sarah Thomas, chief executive of the Fostering Network: "'Everything' will help to amplify their message about the chronic shortage of fostering households, encouraging more people to come forward and foster."
The bottom line: Fostering means you can support vulnerable children in your community, providing them with a safe and nurturing home where they can grow and thrive. For more information, visit https://fosterandadopt.suffolk.gov.uk/
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