This year’s theme, #FosteringMoments, highlights the profound impact of foster care on the lives of children and young people who cannot live with their birth families. The Fostering Network's annual campaign celebrates the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers and the fostering community.

With a national shortage of people coming forward to foster, the risk is that vulnerable children will suffer as a consequence. While there are various ways to care for children who can't be with their birth families, being part of a loving home environment within their familiar community is often the best option. However, this can only be achieved if more local people step up to become foster carers.

Councillor Michael McBride, Convener of Education, Children and Families explained the urgent need for more foster carers: "We are calling on people to consider the incredible difference they could make by becoming foster carers. Our most vulnerable children deserve the stability and love that a foster family can provide. Every moment matters in fostering – from the approval of new foster carers to the first hug from a young person in their care. These moments can help transform lives and strengthen our community."

“Foster care is at the heart of our communities, allowing local children and young people to stay with foster families in familiar surroundings.”

If you are interested in finding our more, visit our Fostering & Adoption website.