Stockport Council believes many LGBT+ people are deterred from applying to foster children and young people because of misperceptions that their sexuality or relationship status will be a barrier.
The council has launched an awareness-raising drive to encourage more applications from LGBT+ people wanting to become foster parents.
Regular open evenings are held to provide information about fostering and enable applicants to meet local foster carers.
Councillor Colin Foster, cabinet member for children, family services and education, said: "We know from experience that LGBT+ people often come to fostering with an open mind and real enthusiasm, as their first choice for forming a family.
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