People in East Riding urged to consider becoming foster carers
It's as we approach the end of foster care fortnight.
People in the East Riding are being urged to consider becoming foster carers.
Marking Foster Care Fortnight, the council is thanking those who've signed up so far, and reaching out to anyone who might be interested.
It would normally be a time for East Riding of Yorkshire Council to organise drop-in sessions and information events for anybody interested in fostering.
The current COVID-19 restrictions means it is not possible to spread the word about the way foster carers can transform young lives in the usual way, but the need to recruit more foster carers remains as vital as ever.
WATCH: Lynn and Jim talk about being foster carers in the East Riding.
At present, there are 346 children looked after in the East Riding, the majority of whom are living with foster carers.
Suzanna Hills, the council’s fostering team manager, said: “All around the East Riding, our fantastic foster carers are doing an incredible job.
“This fortnight is our chance to say a big thank you to them for everything they do, but also to try to find more people who can perform this vital and rewarding role.
“Foster carers don’t need formal qualifications, to own their own home or have children of their own. They do need a spare room and the commitment to meet the needs of a child who needs help, care and support at a difficult time in their life.”