Foster care11 Nov 2024Ex-RAF pilot encouraging others to begin fosteringNigel, from Somerset, decided to become a foster parent aged in his 80s after his wife died.11 Nov 2024Somerset8 Nov 2024City asks to join kinship care funding trialLocal politicians urge the government to include the city in its trial to support local families.8 Nov 2024Peterborough6 Nov 2024Care leaver was 'terrified' ahead of 18th birthdayElle Johnson was in foster care and supports young people leaving care in Cambridgeshire each year.6 Nov 20245 Nov 2024Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity storyThe Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing.5 Nov 2024Culture3 Nov 2024Appeal for 'short break' foster carers The healthcare body wants part-time foster carers to provide routine or emergency childcare cover. 3 Nov 2024Isle of Man29 Oct 2024'Fostering has big challenges but massive rewards'Carers can look after children from just one weekend a month to more permanently for several years.29 Oct 2024Bristol21 Oct 2024'I wish this course was about when I was in care'A dance teacher hopes to share what she went through and help others.21 Oct 2024Beds, Herts & Bucks18 Oct 2024Foster carers needed as children in care risingThe council is urging potential families to come forward to offer "in-house" placements.18 Oct 2024Somerset18 Oct 2024'Every child deserves a safe and nurturing family'A councillor has called for an increase in carers as data shows there is a significant shortage. 18 Oct 2024Kent