National campaign videos
Fostering is….. ‘Everything’
‘Everything’ follows foster carer Mike and his family on a journey through time with two of the children they have looked after, who are now adults. A surprise 60th birthday party for Mike gives Will and Zara a chance to reflect on how being fostered made a difference to their lives, thanking him for everything.
“Fostering with your local council or children’s trust means you can better support local children and young people who need a safe and nurturing home where they can grow and thrive.”
Take five minutes out to watch the film and maybe you can help us change lives.
Any of Us
‘Any of Us’ is the sixth film produced by a growing partnership of local councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. Having grown from a small Midlands consortium in 2017, the ‘Any Of Us’ project is the largest public sector film collaboration yet, now with over 80 participants from Northumberland to Cambridge and Liverpool to Brighton.
Childhood
Our 2022 film, simply called ‘Childhood’, highlights the impact of neglect on children. It shows the journey of ‘Sophie’ and ‘Charlie’ who are in a very difficult home situation where their needs are not being met, to being nurtured and supported through foster care to attend school and be able to enjoy their hobbies and interests. In other words, have a childhood.
Out There
Weaves the stories of a young man looking for direction in his life and the man who feels something is missing in his life, before he becomes a foster carer, discovering what’s ‘out there’ for him and making a difference that will last a lifetime. ‘Out There’ was shortlisted for a West Midlands Regional Film & Television award in 2021.
Giants
Our first regional collaboration in 2017 – and the film that set – off what’s now become a national phenomenon – ‘Giants’ tells the story of a brother and sister coming into care and showing the importance of keeping siblings together. ‘Giants’ was also the first of our films to be nominated for a West Midlands Regional Film & Television award.
There Was A Boy
Our 2019 regional film collaboration was ‘Out There’ the story of a teenage boy and his need for the guidance and support of a loving foster family as he struggles to find the right path in life. As with all our film projects, ‘Out There’ is a fictional story, with actors in all the roles, from a story line developed with children’s services staff with first hand experience of stories just like this.
Interested in becoming a foster carer with Sandwell?
The rewards of foster caring extend far beyond the positive influence on a child, as fostering can bring personal growth, fulfilment, and a sense of purpose to your own life.
Together, we can create a brighter future for vulnerable children and build a more compassionate society.