MORE than 130 of Fostering North Yorkshire’s carers have celebrated another year of looking after some of the county’s most vulnerable young people.

The annual FNY conference included seminars and group discussions to give the chance to share experiences and swap tips.

There was also a presentation of long service awards to mark the valued contribution made to providing safe homes for children.

FNY looks after up to 340 children across the county in need of foster care. Many are teenagers and there can be a number of reasons why they can’t stay with their birth families.

Executive member for children’s services Cllr Janet Sanderson said: “FNY is committed to ensuring that the young people it looks after can stay in their local communities.”

For more information about fostering contact 01609-534654 or fostering@northyorks.gov.uk