It Takes a Village
Join the Brighton & Hove Fostering Team to consider and discuss different ways to support Global Majority children in care.
What do we mean by children in care?
A “child in care” is a young person under 18 who is looked after by their local authority because they cannot live with their own family.
Children in care have shared powerful reflections about the moments that made them feel truly seen, valued, and connected. They’ve spoken about how meaningful it is when carers and professionals take time to understand their identity and culture, whether that is through food, hair care, language, or shared experiences. Representation also matters deeply. Young people have told Brighton and Hove Fostering Team how important it is to see people who look like them, not just in care, but in caring roles.
This is why Global Majority carers, volunteers and supporters are needed
Representation and identity matter. Your background, culture, and experiences could be exactly what a child needs.
This is an invitation to bring your culture, your care, your interest and your presence into the village that supports our children.
On the 9th of October, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, the Brighton & Hove Fostering Team will be hosting an event at the Ironworks Studios, in which they will share information about the different ways you can help. Whether that’s by offering your time, your home, your voice, or your skills.
We hope that Global Majority individuals living in Brighton and Hove, or within a 45-minute travel distance, will attend the event. It will feature a mix of educational content, stories, music, poetry, food, and conversations about the different ways we can all contribute, whether through fostering, Supported Lodgings, becoming an Independent Visitor, or simply opening up our community spaces and networks for support.
Will you join?
Use the button below to register, and when asked “How did you hear about this event?”, please select Diversity Resource International (DRI).
Please bring a message for children in care to the event, as well as your favourite recipe. These will be made into a beautiful booklet to share with children and fostering families.
Are you interested in supporting but unavailable for the event?
You can fill in the form on Brighton & Hove City Council’s website using the button below, and when asked “How did you find out about fostering for Brighton & Hove?”, please select Diversity Resource International (DRI).