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#Fostering

Make a difference, Join our Fostering Family this Christmas. Snowflakes, a christmas tree and illustrated children in the background of the image.
Give the brightest gift this year and become fostering friendly – championing all our children

The award-winning fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are today launching their 12 days of fostering to highlight not only…

1 December 2023
Emma and Clare from the Fostering Team with the silver award and representing North Lincolnshire Council at the awards ceremony.
North Lincolnshire Council scoops silver at national awards

North Lincolnshire Council Fostering Team who were shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their extraordinary practice went on…

30 November 2023
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
Fostering Film Any Of Us - showing behind the scenes.
Any Of Us can foster…because it really can be you who makes the difference

Any Of Us can foster a child or young person, if they have a big heart to care. That is…

26 September 2023
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
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
Fostering Flowerbed
Fostering flowerbed provides a lasting legacy in North Lincolnshire

In collaboration with the Fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council, the Parks and Green Spaces team have sustainably replanted the…

14 June 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
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
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
A teenage boy talking to an older male foster carer
Foster carers allowances to increase by more than 12 per cent

Foster carers across North Lincolnshire are set for an increase in allowances of more than 12 per cent. The increase…

20 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