Islington's foster carers can now take out more books from Islington Council's 10 libraries thanks to a special library ticket created just for them.<br><br>Foster carers can borrow up to 20 extra books and DVD and CD loans are free. The idea is to improve access to library services for Islington's foster children and their carers and to contribute to improving educational attainment. <br><br>Foster carers wishing to take advantage simply need to bring their Council ID badge into their local library and inform staff they are a foster carer. This ticket can be used in addition to personal tickets.<br><br>Councillor Laura Willoughbuy, executive member for communities said: "Books are an excellent way to feed a child's imagination and make learning fun. It's important that children are encouraged to read from a young age by giving foster carers this specail ticket we can help do this.<br><br>"Islington's libraries are full of books and computers with internet access. There are lots of activities for babies and children so why not take pop along and see what's happening at your local library?, says, Councillor Laura Willoughby, Islington Council's executive member for communities.<br><br>There are 446 children in the care of Islington Council who can't live with their families for one reason or another. Islington currently has 93 families offering homes to our children but we still need more people to give a child a home. <br><br>This year Islington Council is looking for at least 40 more families to help care for some of Islington's children.<br><br>Islington pays generous fostering allowances in expenses and rewards to enable foster carers to give children the best possible chances in life and offers a full training and 24 hour support programme.<br><br>To find out more about becoming a foster carer Islington Council please call 0800 073 0428 or email fostering@ilsington.co.uk<br><br>Ends
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