by julesstanley | Oct 15, 2026 | East Midlands Community, Fostering Advice, Hope News, Uncategorized
This week, the government launched England’s first ever national campaign to recruit foster carers. Children’s Minister, Josh MacAlister, marked the launch at 10 Downing Street on 13 October, alongside foster carers, social workers and people who grew up...
by julesstanley | Jul 8, 2026 | Hope News, Uncategorized
On Tuesday 30th June, the whole Hope community came together for our Annual General Meeting at the Mercure Hotel in Sherwood, Nottingham. And what a special day it was! As an independent fostering agency supporting foster carers across Nottingham, Derby and the wider...
by julesstanley | May 12, 2026 | Hope News
Foster Care Fortnight 2026 is here, and this year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, feels particularly important. At Hope Fostering Services, we know that fostering is never just one thing. It is the everyday moments, the big emotions, the school runs, the laughter, the...
by julesstanley | May 5, 2026 | Hope News
The ‘Stars of Children and Young People Awards’ is ‘a glittering annual event for the stars in the care of children and young people’. We are thrilled that two of our amazing foster parents have been shortlisted as finalists. The Awards...
by julesstanley | Apr 22, 2026 | Hope News
Andrew Stephen is an author. He is a retired teacher and spent many years as a panel member working for Hope Fostering Services. He now resides in Norfolk, where he enjoys writing, walking, and a slower pace of life. Andrew was kind enough to send us a short story to...
by julesstanley | Mar 2, 2026 | Hope News
This week is LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week, and at Hope Fostering Services, we’re proud to stand alongside New Family Social to support this important national campaign. As a trusted fostering agency in Nottingham, we are committed to encouraging more people to...