The Children’s Family Trust (The CFT), a leading fostering charity, is commemorating its 80th anniversary this year. The organization, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people, has been changing lives across the UK since its inception in 1945. To honor this significant milestone, The CFT is hosting a series of celebration events across its five regions, recognizing the exceptional work of its foster carers, staff, and the young people they serve.
The celebratory events will take place between 21st June and 13th September in the East Midlands, West Midlands, West Yorkshire, North East, and South Central regions. The gatherings will bring together foster families, children, and team members for a day of joy, gratitude, and reflection.
Speaking about the upcoming celebrations, Marina Mulholland, CEO at The CFT, expressed, “This celebration is a tribute to every foster family, social worker, and supporter who has walked alongside us over the past 80 years. We are proud of our legacy, but even more proud of the futures we continue to build together.”
Since its inception, The CFT has supported thousands of children in care, with a strong focus on finding families that reflect their cultural, religious, and emotional needs. The charity also provides trauma-informed training, wraparound support, and advocacy to ensure foster carers are equipped to provide the best possible home environment.
One of the foster carers, Helen, who has been with the charity for 13 years, shared her experience, saying, “When the children reflect the work that you’ve done – then it’s just so rewarding, and it makes you feel so glad that you decided to become a foster carer. The CFT is supportive, professional, and compassionate, and they go above and beyond to support us carers and the children.”
While the anniversary events are private, family-oriented celebrations, The CFT hopes to use this occasion to raise awareness about the impact of fostering and the crucial need for more foster carers across the UK.
If you are in a position to provide support to the most vulnerable children and young people, please do not hesitate to reach out to The CFT at https://thecft.org.uk/enquire-today/.