POTENTIAL foster carers have been urged to contact North Yorkshire County Council this month.

Foster Care Fortnight is The Fostering Network's annual campaign to encourage people to consider helping a young person, runs from May 13 to 26.

This year's theme is Change a Future, and Fostering North Yorkshire (FNY) - part of North Yorkshire County Council - currently looks after more than 300 children every year, and the organisation is seeking new carers this year.

Specifically, FNY is looking for people interested in offering long term care and those able to offer overnight short breaks for disabled children with additional or complex needs.

County Councillor Janet Sanderson, Executive member for children’s services, said: "Getting involved in Foster Care Fortnight is a great way to help raise awareness that fostering is about changing futures – both those of young people and fostering families themselves.

"Foster caring is a challenging yet immensely rewarding experience and foster families like Liana’s often describe it as the best thing they’ve ever done – and often the best fun they’ve had."

To find out more, go to northyorks.gov.uk/fostering or phone 01609 534654.