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COULD YOU GIVE A CHILD A HOME? Argyll and Bute Council has put out an appeal for people to come forward and apply to become foster carers. There are always a number of young people looking for foster carers in Argyll and Bute, for a variety of reasons, either on a temporary basis while plans are made for their future, or for an extended period if they are unable to go back to their family. Policy Lead for Social Care, Councillor Kieron Green said: “There are a number of reasons why children and young people can’t remain with their own families and need to be looked after and accommodated. "We need more foster carers to provide these young people with the caring, stable environment they deserve and we are calling on members of the public to help. "Every child deserves to live in a safe, loving home but unfortunately that’s not always possible. That’s why we need people in our communities to help to give a child a chance.”
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Cllr Green adds that foster carers can come from a variety of backgrounds. As long as they are over 21, factors including age, marital status and sexuality don’t matter. The most important thing is that the children are matched with people who will give them love and stability. The council is particularly looking for foster carers for teenagers and sibling groups, but would
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welcome enquiries from people interested in all types of fostering. It says that if you are interested and think that you could help make a difference to a young person’s life, please get in touch. For further information, please visit www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/ social-care-and-health/fostering, email FPduty@argyll-bute.gov.uk or call 01546 605 517 to talk to someone.
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