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New film highlights urgent need for more foster carers

A powerful new film is being launched to help recruit more foster carers in Blackpool. 

Published by Blackpool Fostering on

‘The Run’ features 11-year-old Tom and focuses on his need to run away from danger. From escaping a chaotic life to rushing to school hungry for breakfast club and not having a PE kit, Tom faces many challenges.

But he’s good at running – and the film concludes with Tom competing in an athletics tournament, supported by his new foster family.

The film is the result of a major nationwide campaign involving more than 90 local authority fostering services including Blackpool Council. It’s set to be the most ambitious joint fostering film project to date.

Watch the film from 12 noon on Thursday 9 October. 

Foster with Blackpool Council

The film is set to be the most ambitious jointly funded fostering film project yet involving more than 90 local authority fostering services including Blackpool Council.

As a foster carer with Blackpool Council, people can make a positive difference to the lives of local children and their own.

Our fostering team offer a comprehensive support package. This includes:

Cllr Jim Hobson, Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: 

“The message of this project is very simple, but so important – we need foster carers, and we need people to foster for Blackpool Council. This sentiment applies across the country, which is why this project has grown into a national campaign. We have an engaging, high-quality film, which is great for all of us. But the message is loud and clear: there’s an urgent need for more foster carers to step forward in Blackpool. Please get in touch with our friendly supportive team if you feel like fostering could be the right fit for you.”

Watch the full fostering film from 12 noon on Thursday 9 October: https://youtu.be/fkIPA71GjQM

If you’d like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

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