Thirty years of fostering, 50,000 nappy changes and a lot of love
The couple have fostered 22 babies, adopted two young people, and raised two birth children
Nigel’s fulfilling experience as a youth mentor
Nigel is among hundreds of volunteers who have been honoured for their service
Kathy encourages others to offer young adults a place to thrive
Supported lodgings offer over 16s spare rooms in safe and supportive homes to help them become independent adults
Don’t miss the chance to nominate a 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year
Nominations close on 16 February
The 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year Awards are officially open
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 13 to 19
Families with children urged to consider fostering
October is Children of Foster Carers Month, and the council are encouraging families who already have children to explore fostering
Call to spare time to support children in care
Opportunity to 'make real difference' to young people's lives
There’s still time to nominate your young person of the year for 2023
The award is open to all 13 to 19-year-olds living or attending full-time education in Leicester or Leicestershire
Find out more about fostering
The session is a chance to meet and talk to carers and the Leicestershire County Council fostering team
Nominate your young person of the year for 2023
The awards celebrate the very best examples of effort and achievement
Fresh appeal for foster carers in Leicestershire
A ‘Find out more about Fostering’ event is being held at County Hall next Thursday, 29 September
Council in line for £3 million government funding to boost adult numeracy
Hundreds of free courses will be available over the next three years
Extremely tough financial decisions ahead for county council as spiralling inflation bites
“Though no decisions have yet been taken I want to level with people about the frightening financial situation we face.”
Sensational 70 make up glittering awards list
Leicestershire's Lord-Lieutenant announces Queen's Platinum Jubilee accolades
Young woman's troubled life was turned around by inspirational foster carer
Amelia has spoken out to help a recruitment drive for life-changing Leicestershire foster carers
Key consultation to launch on future plans
We want to hear your views on shaping the Leicestershire of tomorrow