Events aiming to shed some light on what is involved in becoming a foster carer are coming to Bucks to help anyone considering the move.

Foster carers and social workers will be on hand at the three events to explain how the system works and how support can be given to a child in care who desperately needs a home.

Lin Hazell, cabinet member for Children’s Services at Buckinghamshire County Council, said: "We have more than 400 children in care in Buckinghamshire and it’s essential we find them good homes and supportive foster parents to give them the guidance they so badly need.

"Fostering is a specialist career choice, where excellent support, brilliant training and a generous allowance will be provided.

"We know there are many, many wonderful caring residents of our county out there who could be perfect foster carers, but they probably don’t realise just how rewarding it is to become one, or perhaps they just don’t know how to get started."

All the sessions will run from 7pm to 8.30pm - the closest will be on February 3 at The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ. There will be others on January 28 at Royal Latin School, Buckingham, MK18 1AX; and January 29 at Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury, HP21 7RP.

Booking for the three sessions is essential - contact: First Step Team at either firststep@buckscc.gov.uk or on 0800 160 1900.

For more information, go to www.buckscc.gov.uk/fostering