HSBC Cares For Children Fund has further extended its support to Appogg by sponsoring the agency’s fostering service for the fourth consecutive year. Doriette Camilleri – a member of the HSBC Cares For Children Fund committee – presented the sponsorship to John Role’, area service leader at the foster care unit within Appogg, during the unit’s annual Christmas Party held at the Pembroke Community Centre.

Appogg offers a number of different fostering services, depending on the circumstances in which the particular family finds itself. These services range from respite or emergency fostering to intermediate and permanent fostering, which can also develop to adoption. These different services cater for a variety of situations arising from family crises such as marital break ups, illness, poverty, alcohol or drug related problems and even child abuse.

“At Appogg, a full range of fostering services to help both parents and children facing serious difficulties in their family life are available. The service requires dedication both from social workers and from foster parents who need to be trained to deal with the possible problems that frequently arise. Making sure the service is effective requires substantial funding and the HSBC Cares For Children Fund is naturally giving its support to help the children affected,” said Ms Camilleri.