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Radio Tees,21 May 2026,4 mins

County Durham couple challenge foster care stereotypes

Need To Know Tees, Co. Durham & N. Yorkshire

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Lee and Kylie are both in their 30s and started fostering last year, alongside raising their own children. Councils across the North East are appealing for more people to open their homes as there are currently thousands of children in care. Claudia Robinson found out more.

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