A day-long drop-in event aimed at recruiting foster parents in Nottingham, particularly for brothers and sisters, children with learning difficulties and disabilities, and Black and ethnic minority families, takes place at the Council House on Thursday. (July 24)

Experienced and new foster parents will be on hand to share their inspirational stories that have changed the lives of children. The public information event, hosted by Nottingham City Council, opens at 11am and continues until 6pm.

Last year 38 new foster parents in Nottingham provided homes for 63 children in care. In total, there are approximately 180 families fostering children for Nottingham City Council but more are always needed. There are 480 children in the care of the City Council.

On Thursday anyone interested in fostering can call in to the Council House to meet existing foster carers and get full details of the support available from Nottingham City Council’s Children’s Services, and the fees and allowances payable, up to £328 per child per week.

More information is available from Nottingham City Council’s Fostering and Adoption team on 0115 915 1234 or at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/love.