Connexin certified as a Fostering-Friendly Organisation

Connexin, Hull-based smarter technology and digital connectivity specialist, has partnered with Hull Fostering, to become a certified ‘fostering-friendly’ organisation to support the growing need for foster carers in the area.

As part of this commitment, Connexin will offer three days of paid leave to employees that are applying to become a foster parent and provide five additional days of paid leave annually to employees who foster children.

Hull Fostering is the largest fostering service in the local area and is part of Hull City Council. Hull faces one of the highest rates of looked-after children in the UK, creating an urgent need for more foster carers to provide stable and loving homes. Connexin’s new fostering-friendly initiative aims to address this pressing issue by supporting employees who wish to foster, giving them the flexibility and resources to balance work with their fostering responsibilities. The five days of additional leave can be used for fostering commitments, including mandatory training and progress meetings, helping potential carers overcome practical obstacles to fostering.

This new initiative builds on Connexin’s recent achievement as a ‘Great Place to Work,’ highlighting the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace that nurtures growth and compassion. With a shared commitment to improve outcomes for children in need, Connexin is proud to partner with Hull Fostering to encourage employees and others in the community to consider fostering.

Tracy Hemming-Tayler, VP of People and Culture at Connexin, commented: “Becoming a fostering-friendly employer is about removing barriers for our people to do extraordinary things outside of work. We’re here to support those who have chosen to open their homes and hearts to children, giving them the support they need to navigate the journey.”

Laura Gawthorpe, Recruitment, Retention and Information Officer at Hull Fostering said: “We are thrilled Connexin has become a fostering-friendly organisation. This positive step will have a profound impact on the lives of children and foster families in and around Hull. By Connexin becoming fostering-friendly they have recognised the importance of offering their employees the flexibility and support they would need to balance their work with the incredible opportunity of becoming a foster carer.

By making small adaptations for their employees who wish to become foster carers, Connexin is helping to create lifelong positive changes for children in need of foster families. We encourage more businesses to follow in Connexin’s footsteps and support fostering in our community.”

Connexin invites employees and Hull community members interested in fostering to reach out to Hull Fostering for information on how they can help. Together, Connexin and Hull Fostering are working to provide a safe, caring environment for every child in need of foster care.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a foster carer, please visit www.Hullfostering.co.uk