(verbal update)
Minutes:
The Area Council Manager introduced this item and updated the North East Area Council with regard to the North East Area Council’s initiative to recruit foster carers locally. A Member Steering Group has been formed and will take forward the action plan. The initiative has been advertised on Facebook, on GP surgery media loops, and a full colour article was on the front page of the Barnsley Chronicle. Positive feedback has been received and the Fostering Team is delighted with the support from the North East Area Council. Feedback will be sought as to whether the project has led to an increase in new foster carers.