LGBTQ+ Fostering Drop In with Banya Fostering

Name: LGBTQ+ Fostering Drop In with Banya Fostering
Start: 2025-10-01T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-01T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Floor 2, Voluntary Action Leicestershire, 9 Newarke St, LE1 5SN Leicester, United Kingdom

Schedule

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Floor 2, Voluntary Action Leicestershire, 9 Newarke St, LE1 5SN Leicester, United Kingdom | Leicester, EN

This drop-in session (Wednesday 1st October) is aimed at LGBTQ+ people interested in starting the fostering process. Please RSVP at the link below! 🌞🌈
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Hosted by fostering agency, Banya Fostering, this session will introduce information and skills to foster for any LGBTQ+ people looking to build their families.
We’ll share stories on LGBTQ+ fostering, what support is offered to LGBTQ+ carers, how we can support LGBTQ+ youth and answer any questions you might have on this journey.
This is a drop-in session where folks can join any time between 7pm to 9pm.
About the facilitator
Chido Poe (she/her) is a social worker, workshop leader and Managing Director for Banya, with 14 years of experience in social care. Her master’s in social work focussed on social justice and promoting young people’s right to a decent life.
Banya is an independent fostering agency, empowering young people since 1997. Run by women of colour, Banya aspires to uplift underrepresented voices from different communities and share the message that a loving and stable family can take many forms.
Banya was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024 and is a two-time winner at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024.
*Please note this session is being run by Banya Fostering. For any questions about the session please contact them directly at [email protected].
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RSVP ➡ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-fostering-drop-in-with-banya-fostering-tickets-1610102643349