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#Children

Harley stood next to the fostering banner, with his kart and helmet on the race track.
Fifteen-year-old racer Harley champions fostering in North Lincolnshire

Young motorsport racer Harley Young aspires to not only be a racing champion but to champion the importance of fostering,…

22 September 2023
Social Worker of the Year Awards 2023 - group picture including heads of service and Cllrs.
North Lincolnshire Council are in the running for a raft of top national awards

The Fostering Team, Charlotte Spain and North Lincolnshire Council as an organisation have all been shortlisted for a prestigious award…

5 September 2023
Childminder briefing sessions
£600 start up grant available for new childminders

A brand-new scheme to drive up the number of Ofsted registered childminders within North Lincolnshire is backed by Government cash.…

16 August 2023
Photo of three children playing in an indoor pool
Thousands of children enjoy free swimming sessions

3,000 children have taken part in free swimming sessions across the six pools in North Lincolnshire. The figures come after…

9 August 2023
Group of young children at nursery playing
Childcare payments rise by nearly 50 per cent for families on Universal Credit

Working families who get help with their childcare costs through Universal Credit are now able to access increased support with…

28 June 2023
Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight. 15-28 May #fosteringcommunities
Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team have pledged to…

3 May 2023
Image with illustrations of foster families, and the words 'Join us for Foster Care Fortnight 15-28 May #FosteringCommunities'.
Get involved and join us for Foster Care Fortnight in North Lincolnshire

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team will be pledging…

25 April 2023
LiveWell North Lincolnshire - a picture of a woman and child sat in a meadow.
LiveWell North Lincolnshire – supporting people to live their best life

LiveWell North Lincolnshire is the new, one and only online information hub that people will ever need. With hundreds of…

13 March 2023
Make a difference. Become part of our Fostering Friendly Scheme.
Can you become part of our Fostering Friendly Scheme?

Local businesses, employers and organisations are being invited to become Fostering Friendly and join the new scheme launched by North…

2 March 2023
Make a difference Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Can you provide vital support to children and families by becoming a Short Breaks + foster carer?

New foster carers are needed across North Lincolnshire to help provide short breaks for children and young people. A series…

20 February 2023
Kids playing football
Winterton’s multi-sports pitch set for £250,000 makeover

The multi-sport community pitch in Winterton is set for major overhaul with £250,000 cash confirmed to create a new playing…

18 January 2023
Children watching a show
Visionary leadership and unwavering ambition make support for children in North Lincolnshire best in the country

Children and families in North Lincolnshire have access to the best support in the country. North Lincolnshire Council has been…

25 November 2022
A Fostering Christmas 2022
Gift a child a brighter future and begin your fostering journey this Christmas

Since the first glimpse of the new John Lewis Christmas advert, the Fostering Team at North Lincolnshire Council have skated…

23 November 2022
Picture of the official opening of the new baby feeding area in SJM.
A new safe space for parents to feed their babies opens in Scunthorpe

A dedicated area for parents to feed their babies has opened in St Johns Market in Scunthorpe Town Centre. The…

3 October 2022
Lincs Twirlers, Cllr Davison, Cllr Waltham and Holly Mumby-Croft for web.
Show will go on for Lincs Twirlers as Council cash secures future

An award-winning Scunthorpe majorette troupe has secured a £1,200 Council cash boost. Lincs Twirlers – who have been crowded national…

25 March 2022