Cumbria County Council is urging people who are ‘looking for a fresh start’ in 2021 who want to make a real difference to the lives of local children to consider fostering.

The council already supports a community of more than 250 fostering households across Cumbria but with more than 700 children in care, there is a need for more foster carers to come forward in 2021 – particularly those with room to foster siblings or slightly older children long term.

Cllr Anne Burns, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “In the new year many people think about making changes to their life and giving something back to the local community, through fostering you can do both and help to give vulnerable children the chance they deserve in life.

“I would urge anyone who has been thinking about fostering to take the first step and attend one of our online events or contact us today. Don’t just make a change – make a difference this year!”

Anyone interested in finding out more can attend an upcoming Virtual Information event on Thursday, January 28 which starts at 6.30pm with a short presentation followed by a chance to hear from our foster carers and to ask any questions you may have.

To join the event simply click this link at 6.30pm to be invited to the meeting on Zoom.