Fostering blogs

Fostering in the first year: Katie and Seamus story

Meet Katie and Seamus who recently marked their first year as foster carers. They reflect on the fostering assessment and what they've learned so far.

11 January 2023

Meg didn't believe that she'd ever find her forever home until she met Sue and Derrick. Read on to learn about her incredible journey through foster care to independence

Meg didn't believe that she'd ever find her forever home until she met Sue and Derrick. Read on to learn about her incredible journey through care to independence

11 January 2023

Why we need more local families to support local children in Manchester and Liverpool.

Why foster in Manchester and Liverpool

03 January 2023

Family happily talkng and smiling as they walk outdoors in the woods

How fostering can bring families closer together

October is Families Who Foster Month. To mark this year’s theme, #CloserTogether, we spoke to our families and asked how fostering has helped bring them closer

01 October 2022

Fostering with Action for Children in five steps

Becoming a foster may feel like you’re taking a huge leap into the unknown, but there are so many steps in between - we promise. We’ve broken down the fostering process into five easy-to-read steps, so you know what to expect

20 July 2022

Retiring early led me to foster

For 25 years, Clara* channeled her energy into social work. She made a radical decision that led her to a new vocation supporting the UK’s most vulnerable children

05 July 2022

The ‘learning process’: How the fostering assessment in Northern Ireland works

With a 6% increase in the number of children in care in Northern Ireland, there's an urgent need for more foster carers. Find out about Action for Children's robust fostering assessment, and what support is available.

03 June 2022

Fostering teenagers, what's it really like?

Mandy* was no stranger to the challenges teenagers in care face. After years of working in the social sector, she stepped up to foster and Raine* became part of her life

31 May 2022

Teenagers Relaxing with Tea at Youth Club

Our fostering communities: Wessex youth group

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2022, Action for Children shine a light on their fostering youth club in Wessex

10 May 2022

Fostering babies and their parents: Ann and Paul's story

The demand for parent and child fostering assessments is on the rise. Ann is a foster carer and tells us why it's a great thing to do

26 April 2022

Helping children who are fostered develop a strong sense of identity: Shopna's story

Shopna is fostering a child from Afghanistan, she talks about how her role as a foster carer helps to build her young person s sense of identity and confidence

04 March 2022

Fostering fears: What happens when a child goes missing from care?

If you’ve thought about fostering, you’ve most likely worried about how you'd handle this situation. Action for Children foster carer, Galina, has supported many teenagers by fostering. Learn from her what steps you should take.

23 February 2022

Why foster with a not-for-profit charity?

With so many foster agencies out there, what makes each agency different? Find out more about the different type of fostering agencies, and how the system works.

04 February 2022

Fostering at Christmastime: Mo’s experience

Mo currently fosters a thirteen-year-old girl who has been with her for two years. She can’t imagine life without her. "We want to show her that Christmas can be fun. She may not be able to be with her family, but she can be part of ours”

09 December 2021

Fostering fears: The day I told my foster child his mum passed away

In solidarity with National Grief Awareness Week, foster carer Sally, reflects on her experience of sharing possibly the most difficult news for any child to receive: the death of a parent.

01 December 2021

Faith, family and fostering: Colin and Marie's story

Marie and Colin are foster carers with Action for Children. Read how their church congregation has supported them on their fostering journey.

25 November 2021

Learn what to expect from being part of the wonderful world of fostering and working.

Learn what to expect from being part of the wonderful world of fostering and working

05 November 2021

Fostering as a single mum: Zena's story

Zena is a mum to two boys. When they were 12 and 13 years old, Zena begun fostering through her local authority.

21 October 2021

Meet the Action for Children fostering team

When you foster with Action for Children, you’ll have the whole team behind you. Read on to find out how we support you and meet some of our lovely team

07 October 2021