Family Life

Plymouth supports Foster Care Fortnight 2017

Plymouth City Council’s Fostering team is on a mission to find people with time, energy, motivation and a spare bedroom who are able to care for some of Plymouth’s most vulnerable young people as part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight campaign (Monday 8-Sunday 21 May).

Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign which raises the profile of fostering and encourages more people to...

Two fifths of Brits take after their parents' money habits

When it comes to budgeting and spending patterns, over two fifths (43%) of Brits say their parents have been their biggest influencer on their money behaviour while one in 10 (11%) attribute this to their partner, that’s according to new analysis from Santander UK.

Interestingly, 40 million people (78%) believe that being good with money is a learned behaviour that anyone can pick up...

Can you offer Beau a home?

When homeless hound Beau arrived at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in February 2014, the team never thought he would still be with them three years later.

But sadly that’s the case for the six-year-old Lurcher, Beau who is one of the rehoming centres’ longest-serving residents after being there for 1,100 days and overlooked by more than 16,000 dog-loving visitors.

Now, as he faces...

The ultimate family travel checklist

This is the time when many people book their summer holiday. When it seems to have been dull and grey for a ridiculously long time, and we need something to look forward to. Traveling with a family, especially one that includes young children, can be challenging, so the sooner you start preparing, the better. Start working through this checklist now, and you’ll be well organised and prepared...

Police urge public to report domestic abuse

Devon and Cornwall Police is launching a campaign designed to raise awareness of how domestic abuse can affect anyone and takes many forms.

The campaign will highlight the fact that domestic abuse can happen to anyone, at any age, in any kind of relationship. This phase will be highlighting the fact that domestic abuse can happen among groups such as the elderly, the disabled and same...

Shaun’s strengths recognised with the support of DCH

Young Plymouth man, Shaun Millington, has thanked DCH for supporting him when he needed it most by giving him a home to live in and mentoring him on essential independent living skills such as money management and cooking for himself.

Shaun, who has learning difficulties, started his journey with DCH in 2014 living in accommodation for young people at Plymouth Foyer and celebrated...

Advice for those struggling to afford Christmas presents

The holidays are supposed to be an enjoyable time when friends and family come together to celebrate and bond. For ages, Christmas has been a time when people find comfort in one another during the dark days of winter and enjoy some needed time off from work. The true meaning of Christmas, however, has in many ways been distorted by commercialization that makes us feel guilty if we don't spend...

Plymouth foster carers win national award

Beverley and Jenny Britton from Plymouth have won the Respite / Short Break Award at the annual FosterTalk Foster Carer Awards in recognition of the commitment and dedication they show to the children and young people in their care.

Edward Timpson, Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families, opened the ceremony by praising and congratulating all of the winning foster...

Plymouth pub to go green for NSPCC

The China House in Sutton Wharf is staging a series of spooktacular Halloween activities to raise money for the NSPCC this half-term.

The pub, part of Vintage Inns, has recently partnered with the NSPCC to raise funds for the charity which works to protect children in the UK.

To kick-start the association, The China House will be taking part in Go Green For Halloween and will...

City Council urges people to #SupportAdoption

Plymouth City Council is encouraging people to get behind this year’s National Adoption Week (NAW) 17 to 23 October to #SupportAdoption.

NAW is all about raising awareness of the need for families for some of our most vulnerable children.

It also aims to encompass all aspects of adoption, to demystify and clarify the adoption process, reflect the challenges of adoptive...

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