What’s happening at The Fostering Company

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Events

We regularly attend events in the local community, and invite you to come along and have an informal chat with our team to learn more about fostering.

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Christmas Market

Come along to The Christmas Market at Gateshead International Stadium to learn more about Fostering with The Fostering Company North…

Starts: 10/11/2024
2022 national care day

Participation

Take a look at some of the activities we’ve been getting up to with our children and young people.

Latest news

Find out what’s been happening with The Fostering Company team and our foster families.

News

Help make a child’s worries go away

As military personnel transition back to civilian life, many are faced with the challenge of finding fulfilling and purposeful careers.…

Representing fostering siblings in the North East - a young girl with her in ponytail wearing pink t-shirt looks at the camera while being hugged by younger boy with closed eyes wearing blue and white top.
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The unique challenge of fostering siblings – 5 top tips…

Overview: A look at the reasons behind the need for more foster homes for siblings in the north east region.…

Woman kneeling in front of young boy in his school uniform. They are both smiling and standing in the hallway of a house with door open in the background. Representing transferring foster agency in the North East
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The Fostering Company – Moving to the North East? Everything…

Overview: A look at the process for transferring between fostering agencies for foster carers moving to the North East or…

A teenage girl sitting reading a book on a windowsill - representing long-term fostering in Newcastle and the North East
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Long-term fostering in Newcastle and the North East is it…

Overview: Exploring the critical role of long-term fostering in Newcastle and the North East. Plus, sharing regional fostering facts and…

A family walking along the coastline representing fostering and adoption support in Newcastle in the north east
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Fostering and adoption in Newcastle – what support is available?

Overview: An introduction to the support available for foster carers in Durham, Newcastle and the wider north east for those…

Young girl in short-term fostering playing with wooden toys
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The importance of short-term fostering for families in the North…

Overview: Introducing short-term fostering, how long a short-term foster placement is and the importance of short-term fostering. Plus, answering the…

News

Celebrating Community this Foster Care Fortnight

Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is celebrated from 15th – 28th May. This year the theme is #FosteringCommunties! Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is a…

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News

Parent and child fostering – what are the benefits and…

Overview: Offering a brief introduction to parent and child fostering, we’ll also look at the benefits of being a foster…

Participation

How We’re Celebrating Care Day 2023!

Friday, 17 February, is Care Day – the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience! This…

News

The Fostering Company celebrates turning ten!

This month at The Fostering Company we celebrated our 10th anniversary of looking after care experienced children in the North…

News

Self care at Christmas

Christmas, the period around it, and winter in general can bring moments of real joy, but they can also present…

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In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

The Fostering Company was deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022. During the 70…

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Foster Stories

Could fostering be what’s missing in your life?

“The best thing about being a foster carer is seeing them flourish. And also, out of all the children that…

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Foster Stories

Being a guardian

“What you’re actually there for is to be a guardian. To help them go through their life and hopefully make…

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Foster Stories

A sense of purpose

“The best thing about being a foster carer is seeing the difference that you’re making. Being there when a child…

Foster Stories

Amanda’s foster story

Meet Amanda, who became a full-time foster carer with The Fostering Company when she was made redundant from her career…

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Participation

Celebrating Care Day 2022

Today is #CareDay22 and we’re celebrating our amazing children and young people with experience of the care system. The theme we’re celebrating…

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Participation

Christmas card competition 2021

Congratulations to six year-old ‘MT’, the winner of our Christmas card competition for 2021! It was so difficult to choose…

News

Do I need experience with children to be a foster…

As with most things in life, previous experience makes everything a little easier but it’s definitely not essential to become…

News

Are you an experienced foster carer? Here are five reasons…

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…

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What type of foster carer should I be and why?

If you’ve decided to pursue a career in foster care then that’s amazing news to us. In our opinion, you’ve…

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Foster Stories

Ian and Michael’s foster story

Meet Ian and Michael, two foster fathers from Sunderland. Ian and his husband Michael qualified as foster carers on Boxing…

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3 days ago

Feeling the change of seasons and fancy a festive day out, why not pop down and see Camilla and Jane today at this amazing Winter Market… feeling festive and talking all things fostering 😁 ... See MoreSee Less

Feeling the change of seasons and fancy a festive day out, why not pop down and see Camilla and Jane today at this amazing Winter Market… feeling festive and talking all things fostering 😁Image attachmentImage attachment

As we approach the end of Children of Foster Carers month, we want to recognise our children and young people, not just today but everyday. You welcome children into your home, share your family and help our fostered children feel safe and cared for.
#KeepOnShining #KeepOnShining
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As we approach the end of Children of Foster Carers month, we want to recognise our children and young people, not just today but everyday. You welcome children into your home, share your family and help our fostered children feel safe and cared for. 
 #KeepOnShining #keeponshining

✨We're wishing everyone celebrating Diwali a fun and festive time! May it bring health, wealth, and happiness to you and your family 💗

#Diwali #Diwali24 #Celebration
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3 weeks ago

Good Morning from Cramlington Manor Walks! Kelly is here until 6 tonight talking all things fostering. We're here all weekend too, just outside Sainsbury's. Come along to find out more about how you can change a child's life 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

Good Morning from Cramlington Manor Walks! Kelly is here until 6 tonight talking all things fostering. Were here all weekend too, just outside Sainsburys. Come along to find out more about how you can change a childs life 🙂Image attachmentImage attachment

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On World Mental Health Day, take some time to check in with yourself and others.

To find out more: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

#wmhd4 #WHMD #mentalhealthawareness
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On World Mental Health Day, take some time to check in with yourself and others. 

To find out more: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day 

#WMHD4 #WHMD #mentalhealthawarenessImage attachment
1 month ago

Good morning from Day 2 at Chester-Le-Eats! We're here talking all things fostering until 6pm 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

Good morning from Day 2 at Chester-Le-Eats! Were here talking all things fostering until 6pm 😊Image attachment
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