‘As the number of children entering care continues to rise, councils across the country are struggling’

57% have siblings who also need foster homes. 8% of the young people also have disabilities.

The council needs homes for older children, aged 13 to 18, supporting them towards independence, for children with disabilities and for sibling groups to help keep brothers and sisters together.

Foster carers can be married, single, living with a partner, and with or without children of their own.

Allowances are paid to cover costs.

To find out more or to get details of the next information event near you, visit the Kent Fostering website or call 03000 420002 to speak to an adviser.