A foster couple from Sunderland is calling on more people from the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering during Pride Month (June). There are currently 80,850 children in the care system across England and thousands of new foster carers are needed to help tackle demand. With the need for more foster carers at an all-time high,Read More
Fostering
Are you an experienced foster carer in the North East? Here are five reasons you should consider transferring to the Fostering Company.
Foster carers everywhere we salute you. Every day you go above and beyond to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for a child or young person in need. We know first-hand how rewarding and challenging a career in foster care can be. We also know how much a great support system; ongoing training andRead More
Foster carer Q&A: Julia, Newcastle
Foster carer Julia has been with The Fostering Company since 2014. Here, Julia gives an insight into her fostering journey thus far and what first inspired her to foster. What did you do prior to foster care? I worked in an NHS breast feeding support team helping mums establish feeding routines whether it was throughRead More