22 June 2023

Celebrating Pride Month: Quality Foster Care and New Family Social Empowering LGBTQ+ Foster Carers

Celebrating Pride Month: Quality Foster Care and New Family Social Empowering LGBTQ+ Foster Carers

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and embrace the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. In this spirit of inclusivity, we highlight Quality Foster Care’s membership with New Family Social, an organisation dedicated to promoting adoption and fostering for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. We are proud to be able to offer membership to this organisation which is making a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and the foster carers who provide them with loving homes.

At Quality Foster Care, we are proud of the reputation we have for our commitment to providing exceptional foster care services in South Benfleet and beyond. With a strong emphasis on the well-being of children, we offer a nurturing environment that prioritises stability, support, and positive outcomes. Our dedication to high-quality care is evident in our rigorous approach to finding the best match between foster parents and children and young people in need of a safe and loving home.

Membership with New Family Social

Quality Foster Care recognises the importance of inclusivity and actively supports foster carers from the LGBTQ+ community. As part of our commitment to diversity, we have partnered with New Family Social, a pioneering organisation that advocates for LGBTQ+ people in the adoption and fostering sector. Through our membership with New Family Social, foster carers at Quality Foster Care gain access to a wealth of resources, support, and networking opportunities.

Empowering LGBTQ+ Foster Carers

The partnership between Quality Foster Care and New Family Social ensures that LGBTQ+ foster carers receive specialised training and guidance tailored to their unique experiences. This support not only benefits the carers but also enhances the lives of the children in their care. LGBTQ+ foster carers bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds, enriching the lives of the children and promoting acceptance and understanding.

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

The collaboration between Quality Foster Care and New Family Social is a testament to their shared vision of creating a society where every child can thrive in a loving and accepting home. By actively working together, they are dismantling barriers that have historically hindered LGBTQ+ individuals from becoming foster carers. They are paving the way for a more inclusive foster care system and inspiring other organizations to follow suit.

As we celebrate Pride Month, it is crucial to recognize the remarkable efforts of organisations like Quality Foster Care and New Family Social. Their dedication to fostering inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ foster carers not only transforms the lives of vulnerable children but also contributes to a more accepting and compassionate society. Together, we can all continue to champion equality and diversity in the world of foster care.

If you would like to find out more about fostering with Quality Foster Care, please join us on Saturday 24th June at Essex Pride, Central Park, Chelmsford. We’d love to tell you more!