Foster carers

Our carers tell us in their own words what made them decide to become foster carers and what's involved. If you'd like any more information, give our friendly team a call on 0300 019 0200 or use our enquiry form.

Real-life foster carer stories

Katie and Graham

Katie and Graham currently care for 4 children, 3 of which have additional needs.

Julie and Tony 

Julie and Tony started fostering 20 years ago. Their fostering journey has been a learning experience like no other.

Gaynor 

Gaynor explains how your relationship status and whether you currently have children living at home or not isn't a barrier to fostering. 

Helen

Helen had thought about fostering for years. She shares her fostering journey as a sole carer.

Bilkis

Bilkis has been fostering for around 24 years with her husband Gulum and transferred to foster with us recently.

Neil and Steve

Neil and Steve are currently looking after a girl called Ruby.