Category: Adoption and Fostering

As the New Year begins, four local authorities across the East Midlands have continued their commitment to improving the lives of children in care. Through the Foster for East Midlands…

Foster carers have a powerful impact on a child’s life by providing safe, loving, and consistent care. Many children who come into foster care have experienced trauma, so having a…

Foster for East Midlands Councils (FfEMC) is highlighting that the greatest gift a child can receive this festive season is hope and safety. For many children across the region, that…

If you are starting to think about fostering and want to know how it works in your local area, a fostering information event is a great place to begin. Foster…

At Foster for East Midlands Councils, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month in the UK this October. This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” highlights the importance…

Foster for East Midlands is proud to be part of ‘The Run’, the seventh fostering awareness film produced by award-winning production company ReelTwentyFive. The project has been coordinated by CAN…

Foster for East Midlands Councils is joining The Fostering Network in celebrating Children of Foster Carers’ Week, 13–19 October. During this special week we recognise the amazing children who help…

Kinship Care Week is taking place from 6 to 12 October and is a national celebration of the incredible families who step in to care for children when their parents…

Understanding the need for specialist foster care In England, as of 31 March 2024, there were over 83,000 children in care, a number that has steadily increased over the past…

Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council are proud to have all achieved Fostering Friendly status, recognising their commitment to supporting employees who provide…