Fostering Lancashire

Cumbria Appeals for more Foster Carers to meet the Demand

More Foster Carers Needed in Cumbria

Every home in Cumbria is being asked to think about whether they could become a foster carer for a child in need. There are currently more than 600 children in the area who need foster care, yet there are only 200 foster places in the county.

During Foster Care Fortnight […]

By |May 19th, 2014|Fostering Lancashire|0 Comments
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Age of Fostering to Increase from 18 to 21 – Fostering Network

Fostering Network: Age of Young People in Care to Increase From 18 to 21
A recent announcement by the government will mean that children will be able to remain with their foster families until the age 21 instead of 18, as it currently stands.

This is being achieved with a £40m funding pledge by the government […]

By |April 21st, 2014|Fostering Lancashire|0 Comments
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