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 | Jun 2, 2026 | East Midlands Community
June is Pride Month. A time to celebrate love, diversity, and the joy of being exactly who you are. At Hope Fostering Services, we believe those values sit at the very heart of fostering. There is no single type of foster family. People from all walks of life, all...
by julesstanley | May 5, 2026 | Hope News
The ‘Stars of Children and Young People Awards’ is ‘a glittering annual event for the stars in the care of children and young people’. We are thrilled that two of our amazing foster parents have been shortlisted as finalists. The Awards...
by julesstanley | Apr 29, 2026 | Fostering Advice
The sunshine has a way of making everything feel possible again. For some people, it’s the moment they book a holiday. For others, it’s the moment they finally act on something they’ve been thinking about for a while. If fostering has ever crossed your mind, even...
by julesstanley | Apr 22, 2026 | Hope News
Andrew Stephen is an author. He is a retired teacher and spent many years as a panel member working for Hope Fostering Services. He now resides in Norfolk, where he enjoys writing, walking, and a slower pace of life. Andrew was kind enough to send us a short story to...