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#Events

Illustrated young person in foster care with Illustrated houses with the text Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Become a Short Breaks Foster Carer and really make a difference to children and families across North Lincolnshire

Great opportunity to join our team of Foster Carers who offer short breaks to children and young people with additional…

6 November 2023
Photo of Chloe at The Fostering Network Excellence Awards
Teenager living in foster care in North Lincolnshire wins prestigious Fostering Excellence Award

A young mum in North Lincolnshire has been awarded a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award, recognising her outstanding achievements while living…

18 October 2023
An image with photos of young people and the text: Were you ready? Become a Supported Lodgings Host, Developing independence for 16-24 year olds.
Who helped you be ready to live on your own?

Like many young people, those who are care-experienced also need help, support, and friendship before they are ready to live…

16 August 2023
Spotlight! with sponsor and £1000 grand prize.
Spotlight! The Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show is here: It’s your time to shine

A new, exciting talent show is coming to Scunthorpe! Save the date – it will take place on Saturday 20…

8 August 2023
Group of people celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
More than 3.9 million steps completed for Foster Care Fortnight

The community of North Lincolnshire came together during Foster Care Fortnight ™ and completed an outstanding 1900 miles. That is…

9 June 2023
‘Get that job’ at North Lincolnshire’s latest employment event

An exciting new employment event is happening next month to give residents the skills needed to take on new roles…

25 May 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
Get Ready for School 2023 event
Let’s Get Ready for School event – An opportunity for parents and children to prepare for this monumental time, together

Is your child starting primary school in September? A community event to support parents and carers with their children starting…

26 April 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
Supported Lodgings image with a white background, photos of young people learning how to cook, clean, put washing on, iron and apply for a job. Text which questions, ‘Who taught you?’ Quote from a young person in Supported Lodgings accommodation: “It’s very important to have the Supported Lodgings scheme – I like living with my host, she has supported me, made it easy for me to attend college and learn how to become more independent.”
Who taught you? Become a Supported Lodgings host and shape a young person’s life

The Supported Lodgings scheme is designed to provide a stepping-stone for young people, on their route to independence. The fostering…

20 April 2023
Fostering Friendly Scheme launch event - Cllr Julie Reed
Businesses pledge to support fostering in North Lincolnshire

Local businesses, employers and organisations flocked to The Baths Hall on Friday 17 March to attend the launch of a…

24 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
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
Photograph shows children doing science experiments
Help your child discover their future

Your child will find their wings at the free family Discover event in Scunthorpe this Saturday. The event, organised by…

17 March 2022
Celebrate spring with amazing entertainment at The Baths Hall and Plowright Theatre

This spring will see a bumper programme of talent at the Baths Hall and Plowright Theatres. There is something to…

24 February 2022