The Training Programme for 2014 - 2015 is now complete and with our printers, you will all receive a hard copy in the post. In the meantime here is a copy for your information which you can view/ download.

We would like to welcome you to contact us with any feedback you have, in particular what training you feel you need to help you in your roles as Foster Carers.

You can contact Jenny Thornhill on 0300 300 8090 or by email jenny.thornhill@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Without the support of a small group of foster carers in Bedfordshire the Association cannot support you properly.  Working directly, with two Local Authorities is likely to increase some of the work that we do to support our carer members. In some cases that you may not be aware of is that we have either been under represented or not represented at all, at some of the important, but ‘behind the scenes’ meetings including Central Bedfordshire’s Corporate Parenting Panel. The committee is concerned that without more members we will not be able to cover everything that we want to do and also that the views of what is only a handful of Bedfordshire foster carers will not be representative of everyone who carers for Bedfordshire children.

With this in mind we are seeking volunteers to become involved in some of the work that we do. Our volunteers do not need to become involved in everything, but anything that you can do would be much appreciated. Please contact us for more information.