Fresh campaign aims to inspire more Haringey residents to become foster parents

Haringey Council is aiming to recruit 30 new foster carers throughout 2024/25

A “powerful” new film aiming to inspire Haringey residents to explore the world of fostering has been launched.

Everything aims to raise awareness and encourage more people to consider making a life-changing difference for vulnerable children in the area.

Over 100 local authorities across the country, including Haringey Council, have come together to support the initiative.

In 2024/25, Haringey aims to recruit 30 new foster carers. The film highlights the positive, long-term effects of fostering on everyone involved – not only the children in care but also the foster parents and their biological children.

Everything was created with valuable input from foster carers and people with care experience. It was produced by Reel TwentyFive and project managed by CAN Digital and independent consultant, Rachel Brown.

Zena Brabazon, cabinet member for children, schools, and families, said: “We urgently need more foster carers in Haringey and beyond. This new film is incredibly powerful and moving. We hope it sparks conversations and encourages people to think about fostering.

“By providing mental, physical, and emotional support to a vulnerable young person, you can truly transform their life and offer them a renewed sense of hope.

“A huge ‘well done’ to everyone involved in this project for highlighting the critical need for more foster carers to support our most vulnerable children in Haringey.”

Sarah Thomas, chief executive of the Fostering Network said: “It’s great to see local authority fostering services pooling resources to produce another amazing film. Everything will help to amplify their message about the chronic shortage of fostering households, encouraging more people to come forward and foster.

“One of the main characters in the film, Chris, shows how important other family members are when it comes to fostering. This is something we champion throughout October, which is Children of Foster Carer’s Month.”

The new film builds on the success of last year’s award-winning production, Any of Us which garnered two national awards.

Screening of Everything will be shown at The Family Hub, 91-93 St Ann’s Road, Tottenham N15 6NU on Wednesday, 23rd October at 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. Alternatively, watch it via YouTube:
Visit youtube.com/watch?v=gGpGcd958u8

Find out more about fostering in Haringey:
Call 020 8489 3754
Email [email protected]

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