Foster care2 days agoFoster couple thought New Year Honours a wind-upSimon and Michelle Hawkins say they feel shocked and "privileged" to be recognised with a BEM.2 days ago2 days agoFoster carers for 18 years 'would never look back'A couple from Sawtry say two decades of foster caring has helped them to build their "perfect life".2 days agoEngland3 days ago'We wanted to foster to make a difference'Spencer and Lisa from Wiltshire say fostering a child asylum seeker has "enriched" their lives.3 days agoWiltshire3 days ago'Becoming a foster parent made me a better person'A council worker says she decided to foster a child after her own children became independent. 3 days agoManchester25 Dec 2024A hundred businesses sign up to be foster friendlyMore foster families are needed in North East Lincolnshire, says the local authority. 25 Dec 2024Lincolnshire25 Dec 2024'My foster kids had never celebrated Christmas'Foster mum Heather says two siblings who came to live with her had never been visited by Santa before. 25 Dec 2024Lancashire20 Dec 2024'Taking in my grandchildren has left me penniless'A woman fights for recognition as a kinship foster carer so she can financially support her grandchildren.20 Dec 2024Birmingham & Black Country15 Dec 2024Foster carers honoured at awardsAmong those honoured were Dulcie and Dave Phoenix, who have been foster carers for 23 years.15 Dec 2024Wolverhampton12 Dec 2024'I had to teach foster parents my cultural needs'Campaigners say more foster families from black and ethnic minority backgrounds are needed.12 Dec 2024Birmingham & Black Country
