ALT Pictured is Avery Bowser, our Fostering Services Manager, giving evidence to Health Committee yesterday regarding Fostering Regulations.

ALT Page one of Avery's interview in Local Women with a pull quote saying: "The number of children in care here is growing at a huge rate – 4,000 at present. Relative to our population, that is a massive number and there are just not enough foster cares to meet that demand."

ALT Page two of Avery's interview with a pull quote saying: "We need carers from all walks of life, of all ages and from different backgrounds. You can be single, gay or have never had children. We need all kinds of foster parents."

ALT Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray with members of Action for Children’s fostering service.

ALT Action for Children staff with NSPCC NI staff at Mela Day in Belfast Botanic Gardens.

ALT MELA letter sign at Mela Day in Belfast Botanic Gardens.

ALT Red background image with yellow text saying 'We are hiring'.

ALT Image shows Kellie from Action for Children at the stand with Robin Swann MLA and company.

ALT Quote from Trevor: "As a man who fosters, you are going to be the first actual male role model that these children have had.”

ALT Quote from Colin: "It’s perceived that it’s a woman’s job to look after children, which isn’t the case. Fostering lets young people see that men can be loving, caring and look after them."

ALT Quote from Mark: "The male in foster care has a very important role to play. Their contribution is going to make a difference. It’s going to redress an imbalance. Not as someone who is going to hurt or mock a young person. But, as someone who is going to be there to support them, to encourage them, and to help them to grow.”