Fostering is what happens when a child goes to live with another family if their own family is unable to care for them.

There are different types of fostering –

• Short breaks care is for a short period of time to offer support to children whose birth families need some short term support in order to stay together.
• Respite care is when foster carers look after children for a few days, weekends or evenings to support the child’s regular foster carers. It also gives the child a chance to make new friends and broaden their horizons.

If you want to find out more you can call (01482) 300 300 or email fostering@hullcc.gov.uk