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The children of foster carers are being celebrated for the vital role they play in supporting families.
East Riding is marking Children of Foster Carers Week 2026, which runs from October 12 to 18, as part of an annual campaign led by The Fostering Network to recognise the contribution of young people growing up in fostering households.
Marie Hall, fostering manager for East Riding, said: "We involve children of foster carers right from the very start.
"We speak to them about their thoughts and feelings and give consideration to how it will impact them."
She said that throughout fostering, right from the assessment stage, children already in the family are involved in all fostering events.
Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, families and education, said: "Children of foster carers play such an important role, making children in care feel happier, welcome, safer and more loved.
"We know that when people are considering fostering, wondering how it might affect their children is one of the top considerations.
"The reality is that many children benefit from being part of the support network offered by a fostering family to a child in care."
Anyone interested in fostering can contact East Riding Fostering on 01482 394095.