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 | May 12, 2026 | Hope News
Foster Care Fortnight 2026 is here, and this year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, feels particularly important. At Hope Fostering Services, we know that fostering is never just one thing. It is the everyday moments, the big emotions, the school runs, the laughter, the...
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...
