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 | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
What about my kids? It’s one of the first questions people ask us, and it’s a good one. If you’re a parent thinking about fostering, your own children are probably at the front of your mind. Will they cope? Will they feel pushed out? Is it fair to ask them to share...
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 | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are thinking about becoming a foster carer with Hope, you’ll come across the term ‘fostering medical’ fairly early in the process. It can sound a bit clinical, but it’s actually a straightforward part of getting approved, and it exists...
by julesstanley | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
This week, our staff and foster families came together for one of our favourite traditions – our Annual Family Day, and this year’s destination was Drayton Manor Theme Park! Our day started bright and early, hopping aboard the coach from our office in Bestwood...
by admin | May 20, 2025 | Hope News, Uncategorized
On Friday, 16th May 2025, Hope Fostering Services headed up to Manchester for the annual ‘Stars of Children and Young People Awards’. We were so delighted that Marc, one of our incredible foster parents, had been shortlisted for the ‘Fantastic Foster...
