SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE - NEW MAYOR IN AWE OF SUPERHERO FOSTER CARERS

 

Cllr Beasant - 'fostering is such a rewarding responsibility'

NEW North East Lincolnshire mayor, Cllr Steve Beasant, says he is "in awe" of the area’s silent superheroes - foster carers.

The Mayor hosted a number of carers for afternoon tea at Grimsby Town Hall, part of celebrations to mark Fostering Fortnight.

He and the mayoress, Mrs Carol Beasant, met foster carers and heard about their experiences caring for some of the area’s most vulnerable children.

Afterwards, he said: "It really is a calling. 

"I’ve heard today so many wonderful stories and experiences. 

"These are incredible, caring people who have become foster carers because they have lots of love to give and they have a genuine interest in making the lives of children better.

"Some have been foster carers for more than 20 years, caring for lots of different children in that time, many of whom have gone on to lead successful lives and have children of their own."

He enthused: "I am in awe of them all - they’re superheroes. They really are. 

"And we need more. I would urge anyone considering foster caring to get in touch with the council’s team to find out more. 

"From speaking to some of our foster carers today, it is clear that it’s such a rewarding responsibility."

To find out more, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/fostering, call 01472 323966 or email fosteringandadoption@nelincs.gov.uk.