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#Events

Let's Get Ready for School event 2024 - Saturday 11 May, 10am to 3pm at Scunthorpe Central.
Let’s Get Ready for School annual event is back next month
22 April 2024

Is your child starting primary school in September this year? Families can prepare for this monumental event together at this…

Join us and celebrate Foster Care Fortnight
Celebrate fostering moments with us for Foster Care Fortnight in...
11 April 2024

It is Foster Care Fortnight™ next month and North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team invite you to celebrate with them in…

Cllr Rob Waltham, Cllr Julie Reed, the fostering team and foster carers at Hirst Priory.
A celebration day for all our foster carers – championing...
22 March 2024

North Lincolnshire foster carers were celebrated and thanked last week at an event at Hirst Priory. The fostering team, supported…

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...
1 December 2023

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

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...
6 November 2023

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

Photo of Chloe at The Fostering Network Excellence Awards
Teenager living in foster care in North Lincolnshire wins...
18 October 2023

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

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?
16 August 2023

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

Spotlight! with sponsor and £1000 grand prize.
Spotlight! The Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show is here:...
8 August 2023

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

Group of people celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
More than 3.9 million steps completed for Foster Care Fortnight
9 June 2023

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

‘Get that job’ at North Lincolnshire’s latest employment...
25 May 2023

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

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

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

Get Ready for School 2023 event
Let’s Get Ready for School event – An opportunity for...
26 April 2023

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

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...
25 April 2023

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

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...
20 April 2023

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

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

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