Long serving foster carers from Cumbria were recognised for their dedication and commitment to caring for children at ceremonies held in the north and south of the county by Cumbria County Council this week and last.

Cumbrian foster carer Ali Faulkner-Luke is urging couples and individuals from the LGBT community to find out more about the parenting routes open to them during Carlisle's annual Pride event next weekend.

A foster carer from Barrow is urging local people to attend an upcoming information event and find out more about fostering, as part of Cumbria County Council’s latest campaign to find more foster homes for vulnerable children.

Cumbria County Council’s fostering service is looking for enthusiastic, committed people to come forward and consider fostering children and young people in its latest campaign launched today.

Organisations leading Cumbria’s It’s Not Ok campaign are working with other partners to launch a week of action to help housing staff and local residents spot the signs of child exploitation.

Could you help a young person take their first steps to independent living in a safe and caring environment as a Homestays provider?

Have you been thinking about fostering and would like to find out more? Cumbria County Council is running a series of information drop-in sessions online over the summer, with the first one taking place this Thursday (July 29).

Cumbria County Council and Carlisle City Council have granted funding to provide an additional £60,000 towards mental health services in Carlisle to support those that have struggled during the Coronavirus pandemic.