Coinciding with the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Stockport Council’s fostering service has created a short football themed film to celebrate the borough’s foster carers.
The council is one of 24 local authorities who have re-formed Local Councils United – a virtual league, with each team showcasing their football inspired films to cheer on the benefits of fostering. Football players, foster carers, young people, and staff are all featured in the film clips, which will play out each day on social media during the World Cup campaign with the hashtags #FosterGreatness #FosterWithYourCouncil.
Stockport’s film was filmed at Stockport County, featuring County Player Antoni Sarcevic along with footage from the Lionesses game earlier in the year. The film also features local Stockport foster carers, care leavers and staff from the fostering team. It will be featured on 31 July, as well as on Stockport Council’s YouTube channel.
Cllr Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education said:
“This is a really simple and fun way of roaring on the Lionesses in the World Cup, while highlighting the benefits of fostering for your local council.
“Being a foster carer is a great thing to do and it makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of children every day. We do have a shortage of foster carers in Stockport and are looking to recruit around 20 more families this year. If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer, please get in touch with the team.”
To find out more about fostering in Stockport visit the Fostering page on the Stockport Council website.
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