The partnership aims to raise awareness about the need for foster carers and the incredible difference they make in young lives.

The annual event is a celebration for children in care.

The awards acknowledge the challenges overcome and the successes of young people in Wirral.

We spoke to Ashley about her experience in foster care to learn a bit more about the impact fostering can have on a person’s life.

Back at the beginning of October, Wirral’s first SEND Preparation for Adulthood Festival took place at the Floral Pavillion. More than 500 local people came along to find out about the support available for families and SEND young people across Wirral!

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

The project is based around the support and relationships gained from an extended family.

Residents from all walks of life are invited to join a thriving community of foster carers, each doing amazing things for the young people of Wirral.

National Care Leavers’ Week, which runs from Monday 28 October – Sunday 3 November is an opportunity to amplify care leavers’ voices, and shine a light on their achievements.

Craig and Daniel, from Wirral, had their daughter placed for adoption when she was just 9 weeks old.

A Wirral retail park welcomed the Foster4 bus to share information and inspiration with potential future foster carers.

Locals are welcome to come along, say hello and find out more about becoming a foster carer.