Wolverhampton Council Honors Foster Carers at Awards Event

Foster carers in Wolverhampton were recognized at a special awards ceremony organized by the city council. The event, held at Molineux Stadium, saw an attendance of more than 100 people. Councillor Jacqui Coogan, who serves as the cabinet member for Children, Young People and Education, stated that it was a “privilege to recognise the incredible contributions of our dedicated foster parents.” Among those honored were Dulcie and Dave Phoenix, who are retiring after 23 years of fostering. Mrs Phoenix commented: “If we were asked if we’d do 23 years again, our answer would be an unequivocal yes! “We have seen the children we’ve looked after thrive and strive, and they have become productive adults, which makes it all worthwhile.”” Coogan noted that while the city is fortunate to have fosterers who provide “loving care to our most vulnerable children and young people,” there are “still many young people in need of a permanent foster home.” She urged: “I encourage anyone who has ever thought about fostering to reach out to our Fostering for Wolverhampton team to learn more about how they can make a lasting difference.” Information from BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country is accessible on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external sites. Details regarding their approach to external linking are available.