Foster carers invited to attend drop in sessions

Sat, 21 Feb 2015

Prospective foster carers are being encouraged to attend monthly drop-in sessions.

Fostering First - the organisation responsible for fostering across the Isle of Man - has arranged informal sessions once every month.

People interested must be over the age of 21 - but no other restriction applies, as training and support is provided.

There are up to 50 carers are already working with children from a wide range of backgrounds.

Deputy manager at Fostering First Nigel Howard says no-one is expected to do it alone: