Falkirk foster carers have encouraged anyone who thinks they could give children "love and stability" when they need it most to get involved - and insisted there is a whole network of support available to anyone who chooses to take the plunge.
Sandra and Leslie, who have been fostering with Falkirk Council for almost six years, look after Gracie - not her real name - who now lives with them permanently.
For Foster Care Fortnight, which starts on May 9, they agreed to tell their story, in the hope that it might persuade others who might be thinking about fostering to take the next step.
