John Ellison

Fostering Team Manager at Durham County Council.

Durham’s Fostering Team: Helping amazing foster families to reach their potential

Julie Armstrong, John Ellison and Amy Kelly, 12 May 2021 - Foster care

As part of Foster Care Fortnight (10 – 23 May), we spoke to the Fostering Team at Durham County Council about what it means to be a foster care social worker.

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