What is fostering really like?
Welcome to Our Fostering Stories, a dedicated space on our fostering website where we share inspiring case studies and news articles about the incredible journeys of our foster carers and the children they support. Here, you’ll find heartfelt stories that highlight the transformative impact of fostering within our community. From personal experiences of foster families to updates on our latest initiatives, Our Fostering Stories aims to inform, inspire, and celebrate the remarkable efforts of those involved in fostering. Dive in to learn more about the lives touched by fostering and how you can be a part of this life-changing journey.
Read our stories and news articles…
January Newsletter
Make a resolution that matters. Find out why you should foster with your local council
December Newsletter
Find out about Mockingbird, hear from local council foster carers and much more
Duniya’s Story
Read the inspiring story of Duniya who is a foster carer for Bristol City Council
November Newsletter
Find out more about National Care Leavers Week, our brand partners and much more
October newsletter
Learn more about the latest Fostering South West updates and news in our October newsletter
Chris’s Story
Find out how a career in the police has helped Chris during his time as a foster carer for Cornwall Council
A day in the life
Read about the day in the life of a foster carer who fosters teenagers for South Gloucestershire Council
Mood Bears
We are proud to announce our brand partnership with Mood Bears, find out more about their involvement in fostering
Watch our carers and young people share their experiences…
Meet our foster carers
Two North Somerset Council foster carers share their “little wins” from fostering.
Meet our foster carers
A Wiltshire Council foster carer share their “little wins” from fostering.
Meet our foster carers
A South Gloucestershire Council foster carer share their “little wins” from fostering.
Fostering Journey
Foster carers share experiences of foster children leaving their care.
Archive
Children of Foster Carers month – Bristol City Council (video)
My proud fostering moments – Wiltshire Council (video)
Children of Foster Carers month – (video)
My proud fostering moments – Wiltshire Council (video)
10 years of fostering – South Gloucestershire Council (written)
Fostering South West celebrates six months since launch (written)
Spencer’s proud fostering moments – Wiltshire Council (video)
Fostering Moments – Dorset Council (Written)
Why we foster siblings – Dorset Council (Written)
Charlotte’s proud fostering moments – Wiltshire Council (video)
Why do you foster – Cornwall Council (video)
Read our July newsletter (written)
Read our August newsletter (written)
Read our September newsletter (written)
Want to know more?
If you’d like to find out more, and to speak to one of our team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch…