Hi! I’m Gemma, a Placement and Family Support Worker for CFC. After many years working in the Early Years sector, I wanted a new challenge and due to being a “people’s person” felt that this role was perfect!

Hi all, my name is Elnett Nyathi. I qualified as a Social Worker from University of Huddersfield in 2015 and worked for the Local Authority and another IFA before returning to Community Foster Care in February 2024 because I share the same values.

Hi, I’m Stacey, and I’ve recently joined CFC as a maternity cover. My background is hospitality management which has given me a wealth of experience in communication and problem solving.

Jill Farrelly is a qualified social worker who has worked in social care for nearly 40 years. Much of her experience has been in children’s services latterly as a senior manager in a voluntary adoption agency. Jill is passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children and young people who are in the care system. She recognises and values the incredible difference foster carers can make to those children’s lives. 

I’m Penny, a Family Support Worker for CFC. I love my role, working with children, young people and foster carers. I also love to spend time with my grandchildren, gardening, walking my dogs as well as days out on adventures and eating out!

After each meeting, the Chair of the Panel will make recommendations to Community Foster Care' Decision Maker who will make the decision regarding approval of foster carers.

I have rejoined CFC as a Senior Supervising Social Worker and look forward to seeing you all, old faces and new. 

Mark is a former Police Inspector with Lancashire Constabulary and is an adoptive parent of two children who are now grown up. He has been a member of Blackpool's Adoption Panel since 2005.

Michelle is a Panel Member, and works as a Specialist Safeguarding Nurse.

Jessica is a Panel Member, and works as a Fostering Social Worker for a local authority.