East Antrim residents urged to consider being foster carers
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight, The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise awareness of the transformational power of fostering and to celebrate the fostering community.
Friday, 14th May 2021, 9:36 am
Foster Care Fortnight runs from May 10 to May 23. It aims to help and encourage the wider society to understand and value fostering and the positive difference it can make to young people’s lives.
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr, Peter Johnston said: “Thousands of new foster families are needed every year to care for children, with the greatest need being for older children, sibling groups and children with additional needs.