A committee report notes key achievements for Wirral's fostering service, but those interested in fostering should still apply.

The event is an annual opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate Wirral's foster carers.

“We step in to support foster families as extended family members.” 

Parent and child foster carer Carol shares her story.

Foster families gathered at Birkenhead Park for a fun-packed afternoon of games and activities – with a visit from a musical guest and a furry friend!

“I’m single and have no kids, other people like me might think that they wouldn’t be accepted. But it was never an issue at all.”

For Vicki and her husband John, fostering keeps them young.

Time, space, energy, love and commitment, these are the attributes that make a good foster carer. That’s according to Jacqui Andrews, one of Foster4’s Fostering Support workers.

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

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

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

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.