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 explore fostering and provide safe, loving homes for children in care.
Each year, this week inspires LGBTQ+ people across the UK to consider adoption or fostering as a meaningful way to grow their family while making a life-changing difference to vulnerable young people. For those considering fostering in Nottingham or becoming a foster carer in Nottinghamshire, this week is the perfect opportunity to take that first step.
The need for foster carers in Nottingham, the East Midlands, and across the UK
This year’s message is clear: Now’s the time.
There is an urgent need for more foster parents both locally and nationally. In England alone, 81,770 children are currently in care (2025 data), and many need stable homes through foster care in Nottingham and the surrounding areas. Local authorities and independent fostering agencies, including Hope Fostering Services, are actively recruiting compassionate individuals and families to meet this growing need.
Tor Docherty, Chief Executive of New Family Social, released this statement: “So many LGBTQ+ people tell us they felt they had to wait for a perfect moment before looking into adoption or fostering. But that time never arrived, and they went ahead anyway. Right now our country’s most vulnerable children still need adoptive homes and foster carers. This week’s about saying: if you’re wondering whether this could ever be for you, now’s the time to take those vital first steps. Research the process. Understand how it’ll change your life. Learn about the support you’ll need to make it a success. Look at agencies that take part in the campaign to find out which is right for you.”
Choosing to work with an experienced fostering agency in Nottingham ensures you receive expert guidance, training, and ongoing support throughout your fostering journey.
Support for LGBTQ+ foster carers in Nottingham
At Hope Fostering Services, we proudly support LGBTQ+ individuals and couples who want to foster. We believe that fostering is about providing love, stability, and care, not about gender identity or sexual orientation.
LGBTQ+ foster carers can bring valuable empathy, resilience, and understanding to children who may feel vulnerable or isolated. As an inclusive fostering agency, we ensure every foster family receives 24/7 support, comprehensive training, and their own dedicated Supervising Social Worker.
Why choose Hope Fostering Services in Nottingham?
Hope Fostering Services is a small, friendly and independent fostering agency in Nottinghamshire, dedicated to supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children in care.
We work closely with foster carers across:
- Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- Derby
- Derbyshire
- East Midlands
Our focus is on providing high-quality support within a diverse and inclusive community so that our foster carers feel confident, valued, and fully prepared.
‘Now is the time’ to start your fostering journey
Many people believe they need the “perfect time” to start fostering, but the reality is that children need safe and supportive homes right now. Simply learning more about fostering is a great first step.
If you’re considering becoming a foster carer in Nottingham or would like to learn more about foster care in Nottinghamshire, we’re here to help.
Contact Hope Fostering Services today for an informal, friendly chat with our team and discover how you can make a difference.
