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#Children

HY Racing joins the Fostering Friendly Scheme –...
18 February 2026

North Lincolnshire council’s fostering team are delighted to announce that HY Racing has become the newest member of the Fostering…

Become a foster carer this New Year graphic. With a dad and soon learning to ride a bike.
“Endless Pots of Love” – Kate and Mark’s Fostering Story.
5 January 2026

For years, Kate and Mark had quietly carried the thought of fostering in their hearts. Their own children were growing…

Have your say - Scunthorpe General Hospital.
Have your say: Residents asked to help shape future investments...
5 January 2026

Following the announcement that the Government will not intervene in NHS plans to strip services from Scunthorpe hospital, North Lincolnshire…

Teacher in classroom with children at their desks
Supporting families with the essentials: new funding for schools...
2 January 2026

Families across North Lincolnshire will benefit from additional support to ensure children have the essentials they need for the school…

Cllr's, fostering staff and fostering community members at the fostering film showcase event
Could you give the gift of home in 2026 for a local child in...
25 November 2025

The fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are launching their heartfelt Christmas campaign, Give the Gift of Home, celebrating the power of family, care and belonging.  The campaign shines a light…

St Bernadette - Armed Forces Visit - group pic
St Bernadette’s pupils bring history to life with veterans in...
17 November 2025

A simple VE Day afternoon tea – and £300 raised by St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy pupils – has…

Hundreds of children and families benefit from council...
23 October 2025

At a time when many councils are closing libraries, North Lincolnshire Council is investing in them as vital community assets…

Fostering team at our Kinship care brunch.
The Fostering Team are shining a light on Kinship Care and...
15 October 2025

Last week (6–12 October) was Kinship Care Week, a national celebration of kinship families across England and Wales. Kinship carers…

Orange graphic advertising Discover @ 2021
Get ready to step inside Discover@20-21 – a brand-new family...
10 October 2025

Save the date! Discover@20-21 launches on Thursday 30 October – a place where creativity, science and imagination come together in…

Tom foster child with fostering family after winning his running race
Tom’s race with new foster carers
9 October 2025

Foster carers who help our children reach for the stars. That is the message of an inspiring new fostering film…

Children and Families one workforce graphic.
Community Care collaboration showcases children’s social care...
23 September 2025

In an exciting new partnership with Community Care – the UK’s leading platform for the social work sector – North…

Image announcing Barton cricket club as fostering friendly members From Left to Right Andrew Tester, Club President. Julie Reed, Cabinet Member for Childrens and Families, Laurissa Reynolds Marketing and Communication officer for fostering, Paul Bell, Vice Chairman and 1st Team Player.
Barton Cricket Club steps up to support fostering in North...
5 September 2025

Barton Cricket Club has become the latest organisation to be recognised as Fostering Friendly in North Lincolnshire, joining a growing…

Photograph of the children's library at the Ashby Hub
North Lincolnshire Council champions Summer Reading Challenge
24 August 2025

North Lincolnshire Council is continuing its investment in families and young people through the annual Summer Reading Challenge. With participation…

Image of Business Hive members and one of our young people that took part in the reverse recruitment fair event.
Young people gain valuable skills and confidence through the...
21 August 2025

Recently, a truly inspiring event took place in North Lincolnshire, as local young people in foster care stepped into the…

Graphic showing young people doing a variety of tasks example ironing, cooking and driving
Be the final stepping stone on the journey to independence by...
4 August 2025

Throughout the month of August, North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team are shining a spotlight on supported lodgings hosts, who provide…