Natalie, a newly qualified social worker, talks about the Step Up to Social Work programme.

If you're thinking about fostering, but have a lot of questions, you've come to the right place...

The new Family Network Support Packages from Wirral Council provide bespoke practical or financial support, such as funding for furniture, travel costs, or other essentials, ensuring children can stay with people they know and trust.

"The difference you make in a child’s life – that’s the real reward.”

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work.

“If you asked 18-year-old me what I’d be doing in my twenties, I never would’ve thought I’d be where I am now.”

The Open Door Charity is leading the way with innovative, inclusive services designed to support young people's mental wellbeing. At the heart of this effort is the Bloom Building in Birkenhead, a vibrant, welcoming space that redefines how mental health support can look and feel.

Families across Wirral are set to benefit from an additional year of support as the government confirms a funding extension for the Families First for Children (FFC) Pathfinder.

Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in a real-life social work role through placements across Cheshire and Merseyside.

With February half-term just around the corner, it’s time to start planning some exciting adventures to keep the whole family entertained.

Wirral Council is part of Foster4, a collaborative fostering recruitment hub in the Northwest.

There are different ways to foster, to suit different lifestyles.