The Latest Fostering News, Blogs & Events Fostering Information Sessions Online Events Jan 13 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 13th January 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 13th January at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Jan 28 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 28th January 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 28th January at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Feb 10 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 10th February 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 10th February at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Feb 25 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 25th February 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 25th February at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Mar 10 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 10th March 2026 Find out more Apr 29 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 29th April 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 29th April at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more May 12 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 12th May 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 12th May at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more May 27 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 27th May 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 27th May at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Jun 09 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 9th June 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 9th June at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Jun 24 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 24th June 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Jul 14 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 14th July 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 14th July at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Jul 29 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 29th July 2025 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 29th July at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Aug 11 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 11th August 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 11th August at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Aug 26 2026 00:00 am Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 26th August 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 26th August at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Sep 12 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 30th September 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 30th September at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Sep 15 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 15th September 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 15th September at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Oct 13 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 13th October 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 13th October at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Oct 28 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 28th October 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 28th October at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Nov 10 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 10th November 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 10th November at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Nov 25 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 25th November 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 25th November at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Dec 08 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 8th December 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more Latest News Latest News July 23 2025 Team spirit and muddy miles Our Yorkshire team took on the Pretty Muddy 5K to raise funds for Cancer Research UK — running through mud to make a real difference. Read their story and show your support. Find Out More April 17 2025 Children help us to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Our Children and Young People’s voice is really important to us at Fostering People. So at our latest Children’s Council we asked children to share their views with us, and share their ambitions for the next 25 years. Find Out More May 29 2024 In Memory of Kerri Over the last two months Fostering People have been raising funds and awareness for Thrombosis UK, in memory of our dearly missed colleague, Kerri. Find Out More May 14 2024 Introducing Filby the Fire Dragon We’ve been busy working with award winning author, N.C.Emmett, who has very kindly gifted us an exclusive new book, dedicated to our foster families as part of Foster Care Fortnight™️. Find Out More September 1 2023 Fostering People Celebrates a fourth ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Result Fostering People has once again been rated as an Outstanding fostering provider in all areas for a forth time, meaning Fostering People has been delivering consistently high quality support to foster parents and children for over a decade. Find Out More February 17 2023 Kate Ferdinand interviews Fostering People foster parent Caz Kate Ferdinand talks about blended families with one of Fostering People’s foster parents Caz and Britney who she fostered. Find Out More Latest Blogs Latest Blogs December 19 2025 Using the Pace Parenting approach at Christmas The festive season can bring up big emotions for foster children. In this blog, we explore how the PACE parenting approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy—can help you support children through grief, change, and emotional triggers, while creating safe, joyful moments during Christmas and beyond. Find Out More November 24 2025 The Need for Foster Parents is Growing: How You Can Help Thousands of children across the UK are waiting for safe, stable foster homes. In this blog, we explore the growing shortage of foster carers, the impact this has on children in care, and how you can make a life-changing difference by stepping forward to help—even if you’re just starting to explore fostering. Find Out More October 10 2025 Achieving for Children in Care: School Through My Eyes Children in care deserve the same chances at school as their peers. In this blog, we explore School Through My Eyes—a child-led training project helping professionals understand the education experience from a care-experienced perspective—and how it’s already making a difference for young people across Scotland. Find Out More July 28 2025 The Impact of Trauma on Child Brain Development Understand the effects of trauma on brain development and how therapeutic parenting can help children heal and thrive emotionally. Find Out More June 22 2025 PACE Parenting: strategies that work In this blog, we explore PACE parenting in more detail—what it is, why it’s effective, and how you can use it to make a real difference for the children in your care. Find Out More May 2 2025 Why Therapeutic Fostering Matters Many children in care have experienced trauma that shapes how they see the world and respond to it. Therapeutic foster care offers the empathy and support they need to begin healing. In this blog, we explore what it means, how it works, and the powerful impact it can have. Find Out More 5 Ways to Wellbeing More Ways to Wellbeing… September 29 2023 Staying Active – 5 Ways to Wellbeing We know staying active is good for us, and it’s no surprise to find it as one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, rather we’d be shocked if it wasn’t. But when we all understanding how fundamental it is to our physical health, why is there such a difference in our approach? Find Out More July 26 2023 Keep learning with Podcasts We love podcasts because they are so convenient, accessible and a great way to help us on our path to life long learning. One of the 5 ways to wellbeing. Find out more and see which current podcasts we recommend. Find Out More June 28 2023 Keep Learning Learning is fundamental to our overall wellbeing. Find out why it’s really important that we all embrace life long learning. Find Out More May 15 2023 Connecting with others – How to improve your mental health Fostering People’s Wellbeing series continues, this time we discuss the importance of relationships and how connecting with others improves not only our mental health but our physical health too. Find Out More March 3 2023 How to incorporate Mindfulness into your daily life We’ve all heard of mindfulness, and have heard that it’s good for us. But as foster parents, with children to care for, places to be, meetings to go to, recordings to get down, shopping to get and 100 other jobs each and every day – how do you find precious moments for yourself to be mindful? Find Out More March 1 2023 Fostering People embark on ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ Over the last few months we have devoted some of the time discussing Wellbeing and its importance for us not only as professionals working in a stressful environment, but also as human beings navigating our way through the complexities of the modern world. At Fostering People we are dedicating 2023 to the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’, join us as we embark on our journey and let’s feel good together. Find Out More Foster parent’s stories More Stories September 19 2025 Katie’s Fostering Story From Probation Officer to Foster Mum, Katie shares how after 30 years she took her life in a new direction and has never looked back. Find Out More July 24 2025 Steve’s fostering story After a 30-year career in retail, Steve’s fostering story began, alongside his wife Tina, they decided to foster children who needed a loving and stable home after realising ‘what’s important’ in life. Find Out More October 24 2024 Sandras Fostering Story This month we’re sitting down with foster mum Sandra to hear about her experiences of cultural exchange within foster care and the wisdom she’s gained after almost 20 years of fostering experience. Find Out More April 24 2024 Caroline and Kennys fostering story “Kids don’t fit neatly in the boxes that society wants them in” Caroline and Kenny tell their fostering story and how they have never looked back. Find Out More April 24 2024 Shanice tells her short break fostering story Short breaks are a different type of fostering. “Putting a smile on the girls’ faces and opening up their eyes to different experiences has definitely been the most rewarding part so far.” Find Out More April 22 2024 Stevie and Mhairi’s Fostering Story Newly weds Stevie and Mhairi talk about their lives, as they embark not just as a married couple, but from hoteliers to happy families: Meet the hotel managers on their new fostering journey. Find Out More Children’s fostering stories More Stories January 30 2025 Snow Day Noises At Fostering People we love sharing the talents of our young people, this wonderful poem was written by 9 year old T. Find Out More March 19 2021 Kay’s story reminding us how wonderful pets are. Kay is a young person who has lived with her foster parents for four and a half years. She recently wrote an essay for school, both her teacher and her foster parents were so proud of her work. Find Out More January 12 2021 Madison’s Story My name is Madison and I am 15 years old. I have been in care for nearly 6 years Find Out More January 8 2021 Theo’s Story My name is Theo; I have been in care for close to six years and have noticed how dramatically my life has changed. Find Out More December 2 2020 K’s fostering story This witty blog from a bright and insightful teenager in foster care with Fostering People, show just how much fun teenagers are, as K’s describes her life and her relationship with her foster parents. Find Out More September 3 2020 Sophie’s Story Read about Sophie’s story of being the eldest of 6 siblings and the reason why she came into care at the age of 12 years old. Find Out More
Jan 13 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 13th January 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 13th January at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Jan 28 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 28th January 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 28th January at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Feb 10 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 10th February 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 10th February at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Feb 25 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 25th February 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 25th February at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Apr 29 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 29th April 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 29th April at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
May 12 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 12th May 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 12th May at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
May 27 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 27th May 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 27th May at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Jun 09 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 9th June 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 9th June at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Jun 24 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 24th June 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Jul 14 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 14th July 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 14th July at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Jul 29 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 29th July 2025 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 29th July at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Aug 11 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 11th August 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 11th August at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Aug 26 2026 00:00 am Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 26th August 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 26th August at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Sep 12 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 30th September 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 30th September at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Sep 15 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 15th September 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 15th September at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Oct 13 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 13th October 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 13th October at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Oct 28 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 28th October 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 28th October at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Nov 10 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 10th November 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 10th November at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Nov 25 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Wednesday 25th November 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Wednesday 25th November at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
Dec 08 2026 19:00 pm Online Fostering Information Evening – Tuesday 8th December 2026 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent but would like to find out more about fostering and the application process? We’re hosting a virtual fostering information evening on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm, which is open to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent and to people already fostering, and want to learn more about fostering with Fostering People as an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ provider since 2013 and as Very Good in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate. Find out more
July 23 2025 Team spirit and muddy miles Our Yorkshire team took on the Pretty Muddy 5K to raise funds for Cancer Research UK — running through mud to make a real difference. Read their story and show your support. Find Out More
April 17 2025 Children help us to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Our Children and Young People’s voice is really important to us at Fostering People. So at our latest Children’s Council we asked children to share their views with us, and share their ambitions for the next 25 years. Find Out More
May 29 2024 In Memory of Kerri Over the last two months Fostering People have been raising funds and awareness for Thrombosis UK, in memory of our dearly missed colleague, Kerri. Find Out More
May 14 2024 Introducing Filby the Fire Dragon We’ve been busy working with award winning author, N.C.Emmett, who has very kindly gifted us an exclusive new book, dedicated to our foster families as part of Foster Care Fortnight™️. Find Out More
September 1 2023 Fostering People Celebrates a fourth ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Result Fostering People has once again been rated as an Outstanding fostering provider in all areas for a forth time, meaning Fostering People has been delivering consistently high quality support to foster parents and children for over a decade. Find Out More
February 17 2023 Kate Ferdinand interviews Fostering People foster parent Caz Kate Ferdinand talks about blended families with one of Fostering People’s foster parents Caz and Britney who she fostered. Find Out More
December 19 2025 Using the Pace Parenting approach at Christmas The festive season can bring up big emotions for foster children. In this blog, we explore how the PACE parenting approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy—can help you support children through grief, change, and emotional triggers, while creating safe, joyful moments during Christmas and beyond. Find Out More
November 24 2025 The Need for Foster Parents is Growing: How You Can Help Thousands of children across the UK are waiting for safe, stable foster homes. In this blog, we explore the growing shortage of foster carers, the impact this has on children in care, and how you can make a life-changing difference by stepping forward to help—even if you’re just starting to explore fostering. Find Out More
October 10 2025 Achieving for Children in Care: School Through My Eyes Children in care deserve the same chances at school as their peers. In this blog, we explore School Through My Eyes—a child-led training project helping professionals understand the education experience from a care-experienced perspective—and how it’s already making a difference for young people across Scotland. Find Out More
July 28 2025 The Impact of Trauma on Child Brain Development Understand the effects of trauma on brain development and how therapeutic parenting can help children heal and thrive emotionally. Find Out More
June 22 2025 PACE Parenting: strategies that work In this blog, we explore PACE parenting in more detail—what it is, why it’s effective, and how you can use it to make a real difference for the children in your care. Find Out More
May 2 2025 Why Therapeutic Fostering Matters Many children in care have experienced trauma that shapes how they see the world and respond to it. Therapeutic foster care offers the empathy and support they need to begin healing. In this blog, we explore what it means, how it works, and the powerful impact it can have. Find Out More
September 29 2023 Staying Active – 5 Ways to Wellbeing We know staying active is good for us, and it’s no surprise to find it as one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, rather we’d be shocked if it wasn’t. But when we all understanding how fundamental it is to our physical health, why is there such a difference in our approach? Find Out More
July 26 2023 Keep learning with Podcasts We love podcasts because they are so convenient, accessible and a great way to help us on our path to life long learning. One of the 5 ways to wellbeing. Find out more and see which current podcasts we recommend. Find Out More
June 28 2023 Keep Learning Learning is fundamental to our overall wellbeing. Find out why it’s really important that we all embrace life long learning. Find Out More
May 15 2023 Connecting with others – How to improve your mental health Fostering People’s Wellbeing series continues, this time we discuss the importance of relationships and how connecting with others improves not only our mental health but our physical health too. Find Out More
March 3 2023 How to incorporate Mindfulness into your daily life We’ve all heard of mindfulness, and have heard that it’s good for us. But as foster parents, with children to care for, places to be, meetings to go to, recordings to get down, shopping to get and 100 other jobs each and every day – how do you find precious moments for yourself to be mindful? Find Out More
March 1 2023 Fostering People embark on ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ Over the last few months we have devoted some of the time discussing Wellbeing and its importance for us not only as professionals working in a stressful environment, but also as human beings navigating our way through the complexities of the modern world. At Fostering People we are dedicating 2023 to the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’, join us as we embark on our journey and let’s feel good together. Find Out More
September 19 2025 Katie’s Fostering Story From Probation Officer to Foster Mum, Katie shares how after 30 years she took her life in a new direction and has never looked back. Find Out More
July 24 2025 Steve’s fostering story After a 30-year career in retail, Steve’s fostering story began, alongside his wife Tina, they decided to foster children who needed a loving and stable home after realising ‘what’s important’ in life. Find Out More
October 24 2024 Sandras Fostering Story This month we’re sitting down with foster mum Sandra to hear about her experiences of cultural exchange within foster care and the wisdom she’s gained after almost 20 years of fostering experience. Find Out More
April 24 2024 Caroline and Kennys fostering story “Kids don’t fit neatly in the boxes that society wants them in” Caroline and Kenny tell their fostering story and how they have never looked back. Find Out More
April 24 2024 Shanice tells her short break fostering story Short breaks are a different type of fostering. “Putting a smile on the girls’ faces and opening up their eyes to different experiences has definitely been the most rewarding part so far.” Find Out More
April 22 2024 Stevie and Mhairi’s Fostering Story Newly weds Stevie and Mhairi talk about their lives, as they embark not just as a married couple, but from hoteliers to happy families: Meet the hotel managers on their new fostering journey. Find Out More
January 30 2025 Snow Day Noises At Fostering People we love sharing the talents of our young people, this wonderful poem was written by 9 year old T. Find Out More
March 19 2021 Kay’s story reminding us how wonderful pets are. Kay is a young person who has lived with her foster parents for four and a half years. She recently wrote an essay for school, both her teacher and her foster parents were so proud of her work. Find Out More
January 12 2021 Madison’s Story My name is Madison and I am 15 years old. I have been in care for nearly 6 years Find Out More
January 8 2021 Theo’s Story My name is Theo; I have been in care for close to six years and have noticed how dramatically my life has changed. Find Out More
December 2 2020 K’s fostering story This witty blog from a bright and insightful teenager in foster care with Fostering People, show just how much fun teenagers are, as K’s describes her life and her relationship with her foster parents. Find Out More
September 3 2020 Sophie’s Story Read about Sophie’s story of being the eldest of 6 siblings and the reason why she came into care at the age of 12 years old. Find Out More
