Dee Wok the Bear from the Dundee club and Terry the Terrors, the mascot of Dundee United, helped Side by Side, the partnership between the council and the charity, distribute leaflets in the city centre to boost its bid to recruit more foster carers.
The new service will provide a range of full-time foster placements for children with additional support needs. Side by Side has been offering family-based short break care to children with disabilities in Dundee since 1985, giving children the opportunity to learn, have new experiences and become independent, while providing their families with a much-needed break from caring for them.
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