The Mayor of Douglas says foster carers on the Island are ‘unsung heroes’ of the community.
Councillor Natalie Byron-Teare said it’s important to care for those who are ‘vulnerable’ and children can be most at risk.
A celebration was attended by a number of foster parents and representatives from Manx Care to mark the end of Foster Care Fortnight - a campaign organised by the health body to encourage people to take on the role.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper was at the event:
MHK asks for Tynwald backing over exact cost of school validation
A Ramsey MHK will try to force the release of information about a report into the Island's schools, after the education minister was given permission not to answer a question about its cost.
Commissioners advise caution near yesterday's beauty spot fire
Malew Commissioners are asking people to take extra care when visiting Scarlett - after a fire yesterday.
DOI looking for a £105,000-a-year deputy chief
Could you help run the Department of Infrastructure? Government's advertising for a deputy chief officer.
T Rex-cellent to each other (and party on) from Monday!
Entries will open next week as charity event organisers try to recruit 1,000 dinosaurs for a unique fundraiser.
£122 million London trial over PPE firm liked to Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman
A High Court trial has begun in London as the UK government tries to reclaim £122 million from a PPE company linked to Island resident Michelle Mone.
Are Manx-produced F-35 parts being exported to Israel?
Is the Isle of Man exporting advanced aircraft parts to Israel as the war in Gaza continues?
Yellow weather warning for rain and possible flooding
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for today.
Minister apologises for police video showing fatal TT crashes
The Island's justice minister has apologised over a TT road safety video which featured footage of racers dying in crashes
