Two weeks of events are beginning today to mark this year’s Foster Care Fortnight.
A range of events has been organised by Aberdeen City Council to recruit potential foster carers and transform the lives of youngsters in need.
From 1pm members of the local authority’s recruitment team will be available at Cummings Park Community Centre for a fostering coffee afternoon.
This will be followed by an information evening at Deeside Christian Fellowship in Milltimber at 6pm on Wednesday, and a stall at the Gay Pride Village on Queens Links next Saturday afternoon.
Councillor John Wheeler said: “Foster carers play a vital role in ensuring that our children, young people and families experience the best outcomes possible.
“A huge part of that is helping to keep our young people in Aberdeen in a loving and familiar environment, close to relatives rather than placing them in other areas of the country where they may feel isolated.”
Further information on foster caring can be obtained by emailing adoptfostrecruitment@aberdeencity.gov.uk or by calling 01224 694554.
