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

Selfless volunteers supporting young people in care A group of volunteers who help vulnerable children in care has seen their numbers hit the century mark. 100 Independent Visitors are now registered with Leicestershire County Council and offer practical and life-changing support. The in-house voluntary scheme allows approved adults to spend a few hours a month with young people in care doing fun activities, such as walking in the park, going to the cinema or eating at a rest

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