– Lyn Hargreaves has fostered more than 100 children over the past three decades and continues to care for children to this day
– She became a foster carer for Nottinghamshire County Council in 1989
– Lyn’s partner, Michelle Mee, was inspired to become a foster carer as well
– The couple have faced challenges as a same-sex couple in the fostering process
– Lyn has looked after children for different periods of time, some staying for a few weeks and others for 11 years
– A former foster child, Kayleigh Ramsay, credits Lyn for teaching her how to celebrate birthdays and holidays and being a role model
– There is an ongoing need for new foster carers in Nottinghamshire
– A county councillor raised concerns about motorists not realizing potential dangers during a storm
– The council is reassuring residents after restructuring plans prompted a petition
– A new foster care service will run in Rushcliffe, with existing services in Mansfield and Newark expanded