Book of condolence opened for community figure Andrew Wakefield who has passed away
It is with great sadness that we report the death of the Reverend Doctor Andrew Wakefield, who dedicated his life to the Merton community.
Category Archives: Adoption and fostering
National Adoption Week: Join us to find out how you can adopt a child
Are you interested in adopting a child but need more information? Are you unsure where to start, or just want to find out more?
Merton celebrates its foster carers and says “thank you”
Mayor of Merton, Councillor Brenda Fraser, along with Merton Council’s chief executive, Ged Curran and director of children, schools and families, Yvette Stanley, joined together to say thank you to […]
Council says: “Siblings want to stay together” this Foster Care Fortnight
Merton Council will be out and about this Foster Care Fortnight (16-27 May), visiting the borough’s town centres to talk to people about fostering children and young people in Merton, […]
Merton Council honours the unsung heroes in foster families
Merton’s fostering team presented the birth children of foster carers thank you cards and gift vouchers to recognise the important role they play in families across the borough.
Get your questions answered this National Adoption Week
Merton Council is holding a series of information events to mark this year’s National Adoption Week which is from the 19-25 October.
Council calls on parents to foster
Merton Council is calling on parents of children who have left home for university or moved into their own home, to consider fostering a child.
Foster Care Fortnight roadshow coming to a town near you
Merton’s fostering team will be hitting the roads in the Jeremiah Project’s Hope Bus this Foster Care Fortnight, stopping at town centres across the borough to talk to shoppers and […]
Merton calls for more LGBT carers
Merton’s adoption team will be on hand to offer advice and support at a free LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) adoption and fostering event in central London on 6 […]
Have your fostering questions answered
Merton Council is having a foster information evening for people interested in becoming carers on Tuesday 27 January at Morden Baptist Church, 6-8pm.