{"id":1222,"date":"2026-03-02T15:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:48:24","slug":"lgbtq-adoption-and-fostering-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/lgbtq-adoption-and-fostering-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week, 2026: ‘Now\u2019s the time’ to consider fostering in Nottingham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week is LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week, and at Hope Fostering Services, we\u2019re proud to stand alongside New Family Social<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The need for foster carers in Nottingham, the East Midlands, and across the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s message is clear: Now\u2019s the time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tor Docherty, Chief Executive of New Family Social, released this statement: \u201cSo 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\u2019s most vulnerable children still need adoptive homes and foster carers. This week\u2019s about saying: if you\u2019re wondering whether this could ever be for you, now\u2019s the time to take those vital first steps. Research the process. Understand how it\u2019ll change your life. Learn about the support you\u2019ll need to make it a success. Look at agencies that take part in the campaign to find out which is right for you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to work with an experienced fostering agency in Nottingham ensures you receive expert guidance, training, and ongoing support throughout your fostering journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support for LGBTQ+ foster carers in Nottingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why choose Hope Fostering Services in Nottingham?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hope Fostering Services<\/a> is a small, friendly and independent fostering agency in Nottinghamshire, <\/strong>dedicated to supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children in care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work closely with foster carers across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n