Hey, we hear you Home Foster carer stories Hey, we hear you “Hey, we hear you!” Warwickshire Fostering listens to children in care Warwickshire County Council Fostering is launching a brand-new project - Hey, we hear you! - messages to the child in my care. The project is designed in collaboration with foster carers to provide an opportunity for connection and an open dialogue with the children they have cared for; to share messages of love and compassion and hopes for their future. The project follows on from ‘Hey Foster Carer’, a successful initiative already in place to ensure the voices of children in care are heard and are central to the development of support and decision making. This innovative project, designed in collaboration with our dedicated foster carers, empowers them to connect with the children in their care. We also want our foster carers’ messages to inspire those who are thinking about becoming foster carers to take the next step. By hearing what Warwickshire Foster Carers have got to say, we hope that people in the community will see the support and relationships illustrated by our foster carers' messages to the children in their care and be motivated to make an enquiry. Developed with foster carers, ‘Hey, we hear you!’ will offer a series of messages that foster carers can share with the children in their care. These messages address a variety of topics, including: Feelings of security and belonging within foster care Sharing moments of joy and holding memories safe Open communication and navigating difficult emotions Building confidence and self-esteem Celebrating achievements and aspirations for the future Foster carers, we want to hear from you. Email us now for more details fosteringenquiries@warwickshire.gov.uk Together, we can make a difference!