Plans to boost crucial support for foster carers are 'in the pipeline'.
Proposals to boost vital support for foster carers in Lancashire were recently discussed.
If officially given the green light, the plan would see the county council signing up to a fostering accreditation scheme for employers.
The move is aimed at improving the support available for foster carers and boosting the number of in-house foster carers.
It was discussed by the county council's cabinet at its meeting on December 5.
Called 'Fostering Friendly,' the national scheme is run by the Fostering Network, a major charity that supports organisations and employers nationwide.
It aims to establish more lasting homes and 'positive outcomes' for children in Lancashire by helping employers to 'support and recognise' the roles of their employees who foster.
Among the benefits for foster carers is that their employers adopt a 'Fostering Friendly' Human Resources policy for all foster carers that work for them, including flexible working for foster carers, to support attendance at mandatory training linked to the role of a foster carer, for settling a new child into their home, and for attending meetings in relation to the child they are caring for.
The benefits of fostering were recently revealed by some of the foster carers in Lancashire.
Foster carer Fiona said: "My favourite moments are seeing all of my foster son's achievements and breakthroughs, seeing him gain confidence and learning to relax within our family.
"I love seeing the difference that we make with our child and seeing him smile every day."
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