Foster carers from across Kirklees attended an annual celebration, held to say a massive ‘thank you’ for everything they do.
The event honoured the fantastic commitment and dedication that foster carers show to children who are in care.
Carers were able to spend time with friends old and new, enjoy a meal and entertainment, and also share stories.
Cllr Viv Kendrick, Cabinet member for Children, said:
“It’s always a pleasure to attend the celebration evening and listen to inspirational stories.
Our carers make a profound difference to local children and young people. They really do improve lives, so it’s important we show our appreciation with a formal thank you.
We always need more people to come forward and find out about fostering, particularly those who can look after teenagers and sibling groups.
Fostering can be incredibly rewarding, and I would urge people to think about becoming a carer with Kirklees Council. By changing your future, you can make a huge difference to the future of our children and young people.”
We provide fostering families with wraparound support, comprehensive training and a generous financial package.
For more information about fostering with Kirklees Council, please visit our fostering web page.
You can also email fostering@kirklees.gov.uk or call our friendly team on 0800 389 0086.