#Fostering
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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…
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Fostering flowerbed provides a lasting legacy in North...
In collaboration with the Fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council, the Parks and Green Spaces team have sustainably replanted the…
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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…
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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…
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Get involved and join us for Foster Care Fortnight in North...
To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team will be pledging…
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Who taught you? Become a Supported Lodgings host and shape a...
The Supported Lodgings scheme is designed to provide a stepping-stone for young people, on their route to independence. The fostering…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Can you provide vital support to children and families by...
New foster carers are needed across North Lincolnshire to help provide short breaks for children and young people. A series…
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Gift a child a brighter future and begin your fostering journey...
Since the first glimpse of the new John Lewis Christmas advert, the Fostering Team at North Lincolnshire Council have skated…
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New garden in Scunthorpe promises a ‘bright and blossoming...
Young people have helped council staff plant a new garden dedicated to fostering. The flower bed, in Kingsway Gardens, pays…
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Supporting foster carers to have a fantastic festive season in...
North Lincolnshire Council has worked closely with local tourist attractions to offer discounted passes and entry to help fostering households…
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Supporting foster carers to have a great summer in North...
North Lincolnshire Council has worked closely with local tourist attractions to launch a new voucher scheme, which offers discounted passes…
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Foster carers needed to provide safe and loving homes in North...
Foster carers are needed now more than ever to provide safe and loving homes for local children. Throughout Foster Care…