A fostering agency based in Dunfermline have won a national award which they have dedicated to carers and young people.

Swiis Foster Care Scotland won the Scottish Social Services Awards for Excellence in Children's Services in a ceremony at the Glasgow Science Centre. They dedicated their win to the “amazingly devoted carers and inspirational children and young people” they support.

Sam Arnott, director of Swiis Foster Care, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won the ‘Excellence in Children's Services’ category of the Scottish Social Services Awards; this is a genuine seal of approval for everyone in our service.

“I am so proud of our staff, our fantastic carers, and the children and young people themselves.

“We dedicate the award to those amazingly devoted carers and inspirational children and young people.”

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Swiis Foster Care Scotland is based at Carnegie Campus South in Fife from where its team cover Edinburgh and south-east Scotland, with supporting offices in Dundee and Glasgow.

Sam added: “Swiis recognise the essential role foster parents play in today’s society and we welcome people who are interested in exploring foster care as a genuinely rewarding career.

“We support our carers 24 hours per day and can offer people joining our service excellent remumeration and allowances, ongoing training, and exceptional support.

“Most of all though we offer an opportunity to have a positive impact on the life of a child or young person and make a genuine difference to their lives.”