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Fostering Information Event - 5 October 2021

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Health and Wellbeing Team

The pandemic has had a very detrimental impact on families and communities with higher numbers of children coming into Care than ever before.

The situation has become more challenging as there has also been a corresponding fall off in the number of individuals/Households applying to become foster carers.

This event is open to people living in the Armagh, Dungannon,Craigavon, Banbridge and Newry & Mourne areas

 

Location: Seagoe Hotel, PortadownDate: Tuesday 5 October 2021Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pmIf you would like to attend:Call us on 0800 0720 137or email your contact details to:info@fostering.hscni.net

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