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"Foster Care Fortnight highlights the brilliant, sensitive and practical work undertaken by foster families. I am proud to be associated with fostering, and know that many real-life Tracy Beakers have been helped towards a much brighter future.

"I think that fostering children is a wonderful thing to do. Having two of my own I appreciate more than ever how demanding the job of looking after children can be. I am in awe of anyone who lends their home, love and skills to support children who are in need of a bit of extra special care. I am sure the relationship can be rewarding for everyone and I hope that one day we might be in a position to do something for somebody in our family."

"Fostering is a vital service that often goes unnoticed. As my own parents have been foster parents since I was very young, I know from long experience what a fantastic job foster carers do.

"Every child and young person deserves the love, support and encouragement to succeed in life and look forward to a brighter future. I hope Foster Care Fortnight will encourage more people to come forward and help fill the desperate shortage of foster carers in the UK. It can be a challenging job but one which can enrich whole families and make a real and lasting difference to children's lives."

"I’m really proud to be supporting Foster Care Fortnight. My family have fostered many children over the years, and it’s amazing to be able to give and share positive experiences with others who may be less fortunate."

"There are many misconceptions about who can foster but foster carers come from many backgrounds and from all walks of life, what matters most is that you have something to offer to children and young people. Being a foster carer won’t always be the easiest of jobs, but from speaking to foster carers I know it will certainly be one of the most rewarding things you can ever do!"