Hundreds of families supported in last decade by specialist foster team A pioneering fostering support team is celebrating a decade of helping families stay strong in Leicestershire. Established in the summer of 2016, the Dedicated Placement Support Team (DPST) has played a vital role in supporting more than 700 families over the years. The Leicestershire County Council service aims to strengthen relationships by offering practical support to young people in care, foster care

The crucial role of foster carers is in the spotlight for the UK’s biggest annual awareness-raising campaign for fostering. Foster Care Fortnight runs from 11-24 May, and as part of the campaign, Leicester City Council is encouraging people in the city to consider becoming foster carers. This year’s theme shines a light on the everyday realities of fostering, raising awareness of the profound impact foster carers have on children’s lives. Called ‘This is Fostering’, it celebr

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