A KIDDERMINSTER couple who have been foster carers for a decade have made it to the finals of a national competition.

The FosterTalk Awards ‘Lockdown Stars’ is run by FosterTalk, a not-for-profit organisation that provides advice and guidance to foster carers and delivers Fosterline, a free government-funded helpline.

Adele and Mike Green from Kidderminster have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Commitment to Fostering Children with Disabilities category and were nominated by Lorraine Simms from Worcestershire Children First.

Laurie-Mo Gullachsen, fostering and kinship manager at Worcestershire Children First said: “Adele and Mike have been foster carers for 10 years and the children who are in their care have been nurtured and loved alongside their own children.

“This past year has been particularly hard for the couple as they experienced the loss of two family members, but despite this they worked tirelessly to recreate a daily school routine for the children by running a kitchen classroom and making sure there were plenty of fun activities too.

“Adele and Mike are amazing foster carers and the family life they provide really does make a difference to the lives of children who have not had the best start in life.”

Tina Russell, interim chief executive of Worcestershire Children First, said: “I am proud of all our foster carers and really value the work they do to support, love, and care for Worcestershire’s children and young people. This is fantastic news that recognises Adele and Mike and show cases their amazing work, commitment and dedication to children and I hope inspires others to become foster carers too.”

The winners of this year’s FosterTalk Awards, Lockdown Stars, will be announced at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, May 20 at 4pm.