ANYONE interested in becoming a foster parent is invited to an open day this Tuesday (June 30).

The event takes place at the Fostering Solutions office on Bridge Street from 10am to noon and will give people the opportunity to speak to staff and learn more about fostering.

Pam Larsen, regional service manager in the North West region for Fostering Solutions, said: “These events are for anyone who is interested in finding out more being a foster carer. The decision to offer a child a safe and stable home is one of the most valuable choices anyone can make and we offer our carers high quality training and a huge range of support every step of the way.

“We know that becoming a foster carer is a big step, so we are there for carers 24 hours a day, offering foster buddies who are experienced carers, therapists and dedicated social workers. We also provide nationally recognised qualifications and training as part of our learning and development programme – all of which allows carers to become experts in the field. Don’t presume you can’t be a carer – come and talk to us to find out more first.”

Fostering Solutions is one of the leading independent foster care agencies in the UK, offering excellent training and support and a generous allowance in return for caring for vulnerable children and young people.

Other open day dates are Tuesday July 28 from 10am to 12pm at Bridge Street.

If you’d like to find out more about being a foster carer with Fostering Solutions or if you’re an existing foster carer who wishes to switch to us visit fosteringsolutions.com or call 0800 160 1605.

You can also find Fostering Solutions on Facebook or Twitter @FosteringSols