Foster care

'Becoming foster parents is best decision we've ever made'

A County Durham couple share their experience of fostering alongside family life.

Surrey County Council says it wants to recruit a further 50 foster carers to look after more children.

The Family Placement Service is appealing for more carers to support young people in the island.

A new fostering model in Peterborough is said to be helping carers and children feel more connected.

The Hive is designed to bring foster families together in small, connected groups to share support.

A Salford not-for-profit starts an agency to support foster carers in renting adequately-sized homes.

Wiltshire Council decides to extend the Shared Lives scheme.

Ashley Smith says he wants more people to offer children a "safe and loving home".

Michael and Marilyn, 78 and 74, have taken in hundreds of children since becoming foster parents in 1976.

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