Team Fostering, a not-for-profit fostering agency, is to open a new local office in South Normanton.

Moving from a site close to Papplewick, the new base will provide a more accessible office for foster carers to attend in-house training and support groups.

Kathleen Walley, assistant director at Team Fostering, said: “I am really excited about our move to South Normanton.

“It is a sign of our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of children and young people in the East Midlands area, while providing a high-quality space for foster carers.

“The building includes a large training room and a room that we will be using as a young person’s room for activities and individual work.

“There’s also a specially designed kitchen to encourage young people to come together to make and share meals as part of developing their skills.”

More foster carers are needed across the region. Go to www.teamfostering.co.uk for details.