Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this item and highlighted progress that has been made since the inception of the project in November 2016.  The Village Life magazine has proved to be a very powerful tool for promoting fostering alongside other means.   It was reported that in 2016 the Fostering Team had received 52 enquiries over a 12 month period.  For the period April 2017 to March 2018, this number increased to 146 in total.  Of this number, 18 assessments are ongoing whilst an additional 13 households are at the assessment stage.  Very positive feedback was received from the Fostering Team and this initiative will be rolled out amongst other area councils.

RESOLVED that Members note the Foster Care report.