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Foster Carers Long Service Awards 2015
Published: 07/12/2015
Thirty-nine foster carers have been honoured by 天涯社区 for
reaching a milestone in fostering. From five years to 25 years, awards were
presented by Craig Macleod, Senior Manager Social Services at an award ceremony
held at Northop Hall County House hotel on Friday 27th November.
Caroline and Rob Carding were one of the 25 carers receiving their five year
award:
鈥淲e love it, it鈥檚 hard work but it鈥檚 rewarding. We鈥檝e fostered six children and
it鈥檚 nice to feel that we鈥檝e made a difference. When you see a child when they
first come to you and you watch them progress and change, they grow in
confidence and self-esteem. It鈥檚 the best thing we ever did and we鈥檝e never
looked back.鈥�
Eight carers received their ten year award, three received a 15 year award and
one received 20 year award.
Alice and Dave Oldfield received their award for 25 years of fostering. They
received an MBE last year for their service to fostering. They have fostered
over 125 children since 1989 and still keep in touch with some.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been wonderful to receive this award. The best moments are when you see
the children grown up, they鈥檝e got a job and doing well. Many of the children
still keep in touch and they come back to visit us with their own children. One
young man we fostered said to me recently 鈥業 wouldn鈥檛 be who I am without you,
I鈥檒l never forget you鈥� 鈥� said Alice.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not all smooth, but the difficult times are few and the good moments make
up for it. Some of the older children have already made up their mind about
their lives but when you can encourage them to take a new path, it鈥檚 so
rewarding.鈥� added Dave
Craig Macleod thanked the foster carers on behalf of 天涯社区
and the children they care for 鈥淭hank you for your commitment to children and
young people, opening your doors and making a difference. For being there when
children need you and making them feel safe and happy. For sharing your life,
your family and friends, putting your heart and soul into it, seeing through
the ups and downs, for being there and showing you care鈥�
For more information on becoming a foster carer, contact 天涯社区 Fostering
Service on 01352 702190 or visit www.flintshirefostering.org.uk.
Captions:
1. Foster carer long service awards Front: Alice & Dave Oldfield receiving
their 25 award
2. Front: Caroline & Rob Carding (5 years) and Glen & Lesley Cowan (5 years)
Back: Anita & Peter Butler (15 years)
3. Alice and Dave Oldfield receiving their 25 year award