Sons and daughters' week
Sons and Daughters’ Week is an annual campaign that can take place any week in October to celebrate the role that the sons and daughters of foster carers play in the fostering family.
It is a great chance to recognise and reward everything that these young people do to improve the foster care experience for those children and young people living with them. Fostering has a huge impact on the whole household and it is essential that this is both recognised and celebrated.
As part of this year's Sons and Daughters week, we have been running a blogging competition for sons and daughters of foster carers to tell everyone how they feel about being part of a fostering family
Our first winner is Ruby, age 6, who has won a £25 Early Learning Centre vouncher
- Bath and North East Somerset, 17 October An evening of painting pottery followed by an indoor picnic, where even the youngest sons and daughters can join in.
- Belfast Trust, 24-28 October Activities for sons and daughters every day of the week including: a visit to the BBC television and radio studios; a dance workshop; a craft workshop; a drumming workshop; a visit to Streamvale Farm; a visit to a fire station; a caving adventure.
- Blue Sky fostering, 28 October A fun filled day of activities at Calshot activity centre
- London Borough of Camden, 27 October Bowling and ice skating trip with consultation about services which the children and young people would like to be provided
- Durham County Council, 27 October A Halloween party for sons and daughters and thank you cards sent out to everyone in the area
- London Borough of Islington, 28 October An exhibition of photos of past events with an opportunity to provide feedback on the activities and services that they have enjoyed and to plan future provision. Everyone will receive a goodie bag, certificate, thank you letter and cake. Then everyone will make their way to the 2012 Olympic stadium for an afternoon of cycling.
- Kids Who Foster, October Presenting sons and daughters with certificates of appreciation.
- Pathway Care, 25 October Dinner and a bowling party for all sons and daughters, with the opportunity to share experiences.
- Rochdale Borough Council, 25 October A bowling trip for all sons and daughters followed by lunch.
- Somerset County Council, 28 October A trip to a safari park to see the animals followed by supper, a bonfire and fireworks.
- Southampton Foster Care Association, 23 October A coach trip to Playzone followed by dinner at McDonalds
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, 20 October A roller disco at the leisure centre with a celebrity followed by a buffet lunch
- West Berkshire Council, 20 October A fancy dress Halloween party with competitions, apple bobbing, pumpkin carving and a pizza supper with Halloween treats.
Further information
For more information on Sons and Daughters Week please contact Lucy Townsend at lucy.townsend@fostering.net or call 020 7620 6429