A NEW campaign aimed to encourage people to become foster parents has been held by Worcestershire County Council.

The drive was organised in support of Foster Care Fortnight which ended last week.

Julien Kramer, director of education with the county council, said: "Fostering is important and it can be very satisfying and fulfilling work. It helps young people to re-start their lives."

A bus took foster carers to various locations in Wyre Forest to meet members of the public and discuss their experiences as foster parents.