Blackburn with Darwen Council wants to encourage more families to continue fostering older people.

Simon and Michelle Hawkins say they feel shocked and "privileged" to be recognised with a BEM.

A couple from Sawtry say two decades of foster caring has helped them to build their "perfect life".

Spencer and Lisa from Wiltshire say fostering a child asylum seeker has "enriched" their lives.

A council worker says she decided to foster a child after her own children became independent.

More foster families are needed in North East Lincolnshire, says the local authority.

Foster mum Heather says two siblings who came to live with her had never been visited by Santa before.

A woman fights for recognition as a kinship foster carer so she can financially support her grandchildren.