by julesstanley | Oct 7, 2025 | Hope News
“I remember when H smiled the first time I cooked jollof rice” shares K, one of our amazing foster parents, during a recent support group. “I don’t think it was just about the food, it felt familiar to him. He felt valued and seen”. It is hearing comments like this...
by julesstanley | Oct 1, 2025 | Hope News
Black History Month 2025 Every October, Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black people across the UK. This is a subject close to our hearts, and we want to share why Black History Month is so important to...
by admin | Sep 15, 2025 | East Midlands Community, Hope News
At Hope Fostering Services, we’re passionate about supporting our local community — and we’re thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the Mapperley Allstars Football Team with their brand-new kit. This partnership is more than just a logo on a shirt. It’s about...
by julesstanley | Sep 9, 2025 | Hope News
At Hope, we understand that deciding to foster is a significant step. That’s why we’d love to invite you to our upcoming Open Days, held at our brand-new offices in Bestwood Village, Nottingham. These are informal, pop-in sessions where you can meet our friendly team,...
by admin | Aug 28, 2025 | Fostering Advice, Hope News
A few weekends ago, we had the pleasure of running our Skills to Foster training. These sessions are designed to provide people at the start of their fostering journey with the knowledge, confidence, and insight they need to take their first steps into fostering. Over...
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 | Aug 4, 2025 | East Midlands Community, Hope News
Last weekend, Nottingham came alive as we celebrated Pride 2025. Thousands of people gathered together to celebrate, and Hope Fostering Services was proud to be right in the heart of it all! Marching through the city with our banner, we were thrilled to be joining the...
by admin | Jul 7, 2025 | Fostering Advice
What are ACEs? Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events that occur during childhood. These experiences can include various forms of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. Examples of ACEs include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, physical...
by admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Fostering Advice, Hope News
Fostering is a rewarding yet challenging vocation. To ensure our foster parents are well-equipped to provide the best care possible, we prioritise a comprehensive training programme. This week, we invited FosterTalk to deliver face-to-face training at our new offices...
by julesstanley | Jun 17, 2025 | East Midlands Community, Fostering Advice
June is Pride Month in the UK, and while we celebrate diversity every day, this month provides a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the need for more LGBTQ+ foster parents. It’s also a perfect time to emphasize the importance of inclusivity in...
