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The importance of self care as a foster parent
During our NVR training (Non Violent Resistance), there has been a real focus on the importance of self care for our foster parents. We believe that self-care is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Being a foster parent is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also...
What is ‘Skills to Foster’?
Once you have applied to be a foster parent, you enter 'Stage One' of your assessment. This is where you meet your Form F assessor who will guide you through the entire process. Alongside this, we invite all our applicants to attend the Skills to Foster preparation...
Can I foster?
Some of the most frequent questions we are asked include 'who can foster' and 'can I foster'? We are a diverse and inclusive agency and our foster families come from a variety of ethic groups, cultures and backgrounds. Our non-negotiable requests include your ability...
Summer Activities
The summer holidays are a busy time for Hope Fostering. We absolutely love to host activities for our young people and families. So far we have been to Red Kangaroo and Nottingham Pride. Our team of family support workers have taken children to Colwick Country Park,...
New Family Social
We are really delighted to have joined New Family Social. New Family Social is 'the UK’s leading network for LGBTQ+ adoptive and foster families' Here are some key benefits of pur membership: 1. Access to a Supportive Community Hope Fostering Service is able to...
GE 2024
In 2023, the Department for Education published that 100,437 children were in the care system. 70% of these young people are living with foster families. The number of children needing a stable home continues to rise year on year – the statistics are shocking. We are...
Windrush Celebrations in Nottingham
Windrush Day – 22nd June 2024 Since 2018, Windrush Day has been celebrated in the UK to recognise the ongoing legacy and resilience of Caribbean migrant families. It is named ‘Windrush’ after the boat that docked in Essex in 1948 carrying passengers from the Caribbean...
Foster Care Fortnight 2024
Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2024
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