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Loving homes needed in Hampshire for children seeking refuge

Hampshire County Council is renewing its call for vitally needed foster carers to support vulnerable children seeking refuge in the UK

Looking back at fostering - Zoe’s story: Part 1

They’ve seen children come with nothing and they treat them very much as part of the family. ... It’s an eye-opener what effort and support they give the children.

Learners of EAL and the Silent Period

A few children do not manage the transition from silence to speech in spite of staff using the strategies suggested for children in the silent period

Miscellaneous

Emotional support for bereavement

This survey was conducted as part of a wider project to understand the triggers and barriers to seeking, or providing, emotional support around bereavement.

Hampshire Hive Blog: August 2021

To feel part of an extended family, to feel accepted and to feel safe. ... localised, family like support that many of us miss.

Hampshire County Council joins forces with local authorities across South East to find more foster carers

Hampshire County Council has joined 19 other councils in the South East to form the country’s largest local authority fostering partnership, in a bid to increase the number of foster carers across the region

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Information about the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Domestic abuse

Workplace Wellbeing

Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Wellbeing Hub mental wellbeing support, advice and guidance. ... The Burnt Chef Project also offers support to the hospitality and leisure industry.

About the early years and childcare training and support service

Early years and childcare training and support has a strong reputation for delivering high quality training and support to early years and childcare providers, as well as providing a trusted perspective on early years teaching practice.

Rapid support service

This could include what you can do for yourself, help from family and friends, access to community facilities or support from voluntary services. ... Do you provide unpaid practical or emotional support to someone? This could be to a family member, a

Attending an inquest

If you are asked to give evidence at the inquest, you will be expected to attend. If you think this will be too difficult, you should discuss it with us.  Find out who can attend an inquest.

Support if you've lost a loved one

Bereavement resources

Ali Lee case study

Hampshire County Council’s specialist refugee child service is looking for foster carers to join its team to provide care for refugee children.

LGBTQ+ is no barrier to fostering - Sarah and Emily’s experience

insight to the difficult family situations that children and young people can find themselves in, through no fault of their own. ... It is challenging, we won’t lie, but it is so rewarding, there is excellent training and ongoing support to help.

Sensory walks in nature

The sensory trails across Hampshire have been created to help people of all ages and abilities to confidently get outside and connect with the environment.

Year R and Early Years

EMTAS helps families support their children through the Early Years. With children in Reception Year support focuses on parental engagement strategies.

Miscellaneous

Voice empowerment and participation

Learn about the ways that you can get involved to help improve the services that you use.

Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

However, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is also a 2.5km festive family walk option as well, as we truly want to involve as many community ... The event highlights the need for better mental health support during the winter months

Useful contacts

Contact details for services and organisations

Early years and childcare training and support

We offer Hampshire schools, early years and childcare providers a range of support and training opportunities to improve outcomes for children.

Childcare and early years practitioners

The shared values needed to foster

Amber’s story as an Army Reservist and member of the fostering team

From full-time teacher to full-time foster carer

Fostering Hampshire Children is celebrating its inspiring foster carers and calling for more people to consider changing the life of a child in need, during its annual Foster Focus Week (24-30October)

What happens next?

Tracey and Terry’s fostering story

Support for your child

Guidance and support for parents and guardians

Next Steps to promote your business and to offer Early Years Education (EYE) funding

Register with Hampshire County Council to deliver the Early Years Education (EYE) free funding for 2, 3 and 4 year old children