At 16-21 years old, most young people are not ready to go out into the world alone, without any support.
Could you welcome a young person into your home and support them on a positive journey into adulthood and independence?
The children and young people in our care need support and guidance.
Could you help drive a positive outcome for their situation by providing care and stability?
The scarecrow family can be seen in Heather
Ofsted inspectors praise work to support children and families
Leicestershire Virtual School is one of the first virtual schools in the country to be granted a platinum Artsmark award
In-person event to give more info for potential foster carers
The couple have fostered 22 babies, adopted two young people, and raised two birth children
If you're a resident interested in fostering, the upcoming county hall event is a chance to hear from other foster carers
Allowances for foster carers have now risen, as the county look for carers with skills and dedication
People with professional backgrounds in caregiving are being urged to come forward as specialist foster carers
Supported lodgings offer over 16s spare rooms in safe and supportive homes to help them become independent adults
October is Children of Foster Carers Month, and the council are encouraging families who already have children to explore fostering
Beacon Voices, whose members are all young people in care, will also be making a guest appearance at the final in-person fostering event of the year
With nearly 700 children and young people in care, the council are urging people to step forward to find out more about fostering