GETTING set for a busy time are Worcestershire County Council's Fostering Team who face a hectic two weeks promoting this year's national Fostering Fortnight campaign (May 10 to May 21) to highlight the need for more foster carers in the Droitwich Spa and surrounding areas.

There are vulnerable children locally that need someone to care for them while they are temporarily unable to live with their own families.

Foster carers look after children so families have a chance to sort out their problems.

These can range from short-term illness to depression or drug or alcohol abuse. Some children may have been abused or neglected.

Social workers work with families to help them sort out their problems and make the home a safe place for a child with the aim being that children and parents can be reunited.

Debbie Key, the county council's Fostering Team manager, said: "Fostering Fortnight is a national event and this is an ideal opportunity for the team to be sharing information about fostering in the Bromsgrove area.

"Foster carers play a vital role in their local areas caring for children in times of crisis and they make a real everyday difference to children's lives.

"Although fostering can be a challenging role, it is also very rewarding and we provide foster carers with the support of a fostering social worker and the opportunity of regular training and carer groups."

Worcestershire County Council needs several more fostering families in the Droitwich Spa area to help them provide children with the foster family that will suit them best.

They are especially interested in families who would consider fostering older children, teenagers and brother and sisters together.

For more information about fostering call freephone 0800 028 2158.