Plea comes as part of local authority's support for Foster Care Fortnight.
An urgent appeal for people to consider becoming foster carers is being made across North Lanarkshire as the council helps support Foster Care Fortnight.
This year’s theme, #FosteringMoments, highlights the profound impact of foster care on the lives of children and young people who cannot live with their birth families. The Fostering Network's annual campaign celebrates the commitment, passion, and dedication of foster carers and the fostering community. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.With a national shortage of people coming forward to foster, the risk is that vulnerable children will suffer as a consequence. While there are various ways to care for children who can't be with their birth families, being part of a loving home environment within their familiar community is often the best option.Councillor Michael McBride, convener of education, children and families, told Lanarkshire Live: "We are calling on people to consider the incredible difference they could make by becoming foster carers.
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