Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer? That will be the message at an information event being held at Tickton Grange Hotel, Tickton, near Beverley, on Wednesday 24 April, at 6pm.
The council currently has about 190 children in foster care in the East Riding, and is looking to recruit around 20 more fostering households across the region.
Potential foster carers are invited to go along to the event at Tickton Grange, to find out more about what is involved.
They will have an opportunity to talk to existing foster carers, looked after children, social workers and the council’s specialist training team, to ask any questions they may have.
There will also be a presentation by the fostering team.
Dave Glenville, fostering team manager, said: “Anyone who is interested in becoming a foster carer is welcome to come along.
“It’s a great opportunity to chat to people who have been involved in all aspects of fostering, both as carers and as fostered children.
“Almost anyone can apply to be a foster carer, but as with any career, some people will be more suited to it than others. Key qualities include being a great listener, having a good sense of humour, being optimistic, having your feet firmly on the ground and showing resilience.”
The fostering team is looking for foster carers for children of all ages, from birth upwards, and is particularly keen to find suitable carers for older children and teenagers.
To find out more about the information event at Tickton, or to book a place, please ring (01482) 396673.
