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Compass Fostering Kent Celebrates Pride Month

Throughout the month of June, our fostering team in Kent celebrated Pride Month and reflected on the importance of inclusion, representation and equality within fostering.

Celebrating Pride Month with Our Fostering Team in Kent

Pride Month is an incredible opportunity to recognise and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, whilst also highlighting the importance of creating safe, supportive environments where everyone is seen and valued. For children and young people in particular, representation often plays a powerful role in helping them feel accepted and confident in who they are.

Why Representation Matters in Fostering

Sarah Seikegba, our Head of Fostering for the South East, shared why Pride Month is so meaningful to the team:

“Pride Month reminds us of the importance of inclusivity being part of our everyday lives. Representation matters. It truly makes a difference. Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the world around them, and to access opportunities that can shape their future.

 

“Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. It builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and creates environments where people feel safe, valued and cared for. These are life-changing experiences that every young person should have the chance to benefit from.

“Pride Month is important to us because it brings these values into the spotlight. By celebrating Pride, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, equality and the power of diversity, not just today, but every day.”

Compass Fostering Kent team celebrating Pride Month in the office.
Compass Fostering Pride t-shirt with the message “Fostering Changes Lives.”
Sarah Seikegba wearing a Compass Fostering Pride t-shirt with the message “Could you foster?”

Supporting Inclusive Foster Care in Kent

At Compass Kent, we are proud to support a fostering community built on compassion, understanding and respect. We believe every child and young person deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive environment where they are celebrated for being themselves.

If these values matter to you, fostering in Kent could be one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference. Get in touch with our friendly local team to find out how you could become a Life Changer with Compass.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Fostering isn’t easy. But it’s one of the most important things you can do to transform the life of a child. If you’re ready to explore whether fostering could be right for you – and want to do it with a team that will have your back – we’d like to hear from you.