County councillor Paula Hiscocks is appealing for foster carers in Rickmansworth and the wider Three Rivers district, after seeing a fall in numbers.
As the deputy cabinet member for children’s services, she has noticed that while numbers of foster carers are higher in other parts of the county, the Three Rivers area is particularly lacking.
Speaking to RickYnews, cllr Hiscocks said: “I know how we desperately need more local foster carers in this area. Anyone can foster at any age, at home or working, in a partnership or single.
“It doesn’t need to be a full-time commitment; we need emergency foster carers and some for a few days or weeks, if there is no family support for a sick parent for example.”
Local resident Bev was inspired to foster when a two-year-old boy was brought to the police station where she worked after his mum was arrested.
She said: “Every Christmas, we look back and think about how many children we’ve fostered since we realised what a difference our family could make. The best thing about being a foster carer is seeing a child’s confidence and happiness increase.”
To find out more, visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/fosterwithus
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