Formby residents are invited to find out information about fostering a child

Sefton Council is inviting residents to meet its friendly expert fostering and adoption teams on Monday 7th February at Crosby Lakeside at 6:30pm.

A Council spokesperson said: "Deciding to foster children could be the most profound life choice you make - you will have a lot of questions to make sure it is the right choice for you. "This fostering information evening are the ideal opportunity to meet fostering experts in person, learn about fostering and ask them and experienced carers any burning questions you have."

Drinks are provided free while you can either bring your own food or purchase it from the Lakeside Bistro. There's no need to book and admission is free. To find out more, contact Sefton Fostering Service on 0800 923 2777.