Kids charity - between working in a shop and fostering

DullGreyGuy

Savvy_Sue said:
Have you looked at respite foster care / other forms of respite care? 

So we want to do this together... weekends are best, evenings can also work. 

Any pointers how you get into respite care @Savvy_Sue? Probably sounds like what we are looking to do. 

Savvy_Sue

Google respite foster carer plus your area. Local authority and other agencies will appear, I'm sure.

Be in no doubt that it will be a long road with many challenges. Respite isn't usually needed for the 'easy' children and teenagers, and it can be a struggle to get it for the more challenging ones!

Another thought: some places offer play opportunities for children / teens with disabilities: they may need volunteers.

I would also Google teenage mentoring plus your area: they may be especially glad of non-white mentors.

Paul_gorbo

I think volunteers should wait for the second flow of refugees from Ukraine. The government has already spoken about this several times.