Chance to drop into a Lancashire library and make a difference as a foster carer

You could join the hundreds of foster carers already discovering the rewards of sharing their lives with children who need a home.

This week, as part of the ongoing drive to find new carers, a drop-in surgery will be held at Skelmersdale Library on Southway. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 31, from 1pm to 4pm.

Similar events will be held in libraries across the county over the coming months, so that anyone who is interested can visit informally and find out more.

An advantage of attending the events is that your eligibility can be checked on the spot and an initial home visit booked immediately, to fast track you through the process.

Current foster carers and staff from Lancashire County Council's fostering service will be on hand at the surgeries to answer questions, talk you through the process, offer advice and share their own experiences of fostering.

With around 20 additional Lancashire children coming into care each week and needing urgent foster care placements, the county council is keen to attract local people and families to step forward.

Some need foster care for a few days, while others need a longer period of care for up to a year or more.