A new short film highlighting the urgent need for foster families in Staffordshire has been released.
Any Of Us uses the stories of three different people to demonstrate how everyday incidents can highlight the skills and attributes needed to become a foster carer.
It was filmed as part of a partnership between more than 80 authorities across England.
Cllr Mark Sutton, cabinet member for children and young people at Staffordshire County Council, said:
“Having watched several of these impactful films in the past, we know they do help to promote the amazing work done by foster carers.
“It’s great how the film shows that anyone can foster and that foster carers come from all different backgrounds. These are the families that make a real difference to the lives of hundreds of children in Staffordshire every day.
“We currently have a shortage of families in Staffordshire and are looking to recruit around 60 more families this year.
“We’ll be sharing the film on our social media channels and I would encourage others to do the same.
“Anyone interested in fostering or finding out more should get in touch with the team.”
Cllr Mark Sutton, Staffordshire County Council
The film has been produced by Reel TwentyFive and project managed by CAN Digital’s Rachel Brown.
Rachel said:
“While there is always a core message about the difference fostering makes within our films, Any Of Us has been more ambitious in telling three different stories from diverse foster carers, based around them sharing their experiences with people considering fostering.
“We hope that this will mean that the film and its messaging will appeal to as wide an audience as possible and encourage people to foster for their local authority.”
Rachel Brown
People can watch the film at www.fosterforstaffordshire.co.uk/anyofus. Details about becoming a foster carer are available by calling by calling 0800 169 2061.