Category: Adoption and Fostering

When Dianne first started fostering with Derby City Council, she began by providing emergency short breaks. Eight years later, her fostering journey has developed in ways she never expected. Dianne…

For Isabella, fostering is about helping children feel safe, secure and able to be themselves. Isabella has fostered children long term in the past and, for the last two and…

If you’re considering becoming a foster carer, short-term fostering is a rewarding way to support children and young people when they need care and support away from their own home.…

Fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also bring challenges. That’s why, when you foster with Foster for East Midlands Councils, you’re never expected to do it alone. From…

When people think about fostering, often the first response isn’t “I’d love to do that.” It’s usually “I couldn’t do that.” Many people rule themselves out before they’ve even had…

Foster Care Fortnight 2026 was celebrated across the East Midlands from 11 to 24 May with a series of events bringing together foster carers, children and young people, families, local…

Foster carers, council leaders, children and families, and fostering professionals from across Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire came together to celebrate the success and future ambitions of the…

Nottingham City Council is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight 2026, running from 11 to 24 May. Led by The Fostering Network, this is the UK’s largest campaign to raise…

Have you ever thought about fostering, but immediately assumed, “I probably wouldn’t qualify”? You’re not alone. Many people rule themselves out before even having a conversation. That’s why Foster for…

On Tuesday 17 March, people and communities around the world will celebrate World Social Work Day 2026. This day recognises the important work social workers do to support individuals, families…