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…
Fostering Celebration Event
Read about our local council fostering celebration event
Daniel’s Story
Get to know Daniel, a foster carer for Bath and North East Somerset Council
Rhian’s Story
Get to know Rhian, a foster carer for Gloucestershire County Council
Wes’ Story
Get to know Wes, a foster carer for South Gloucestershire Council
Duniya’s Story
Read the inspiring story and learn more about Duniya who is a foster carer for Bristol City Council
February Newsletter
Get to know some of our local council foster carers and learn more about types of fostering in our February newsletter
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…
Little Moments: Linda’s fostering story
A Gloucestershire County Council foster carer shares their fostering “little moments”.
Little Moments: Jo & Martin’s Fostering Story
Two North Somerset Council foster carers share their fostering “little moments”.
Little Moments: Wes’ Fostering Story
A South Gloucestershire Council foster carer shares their fostering “little moments”.
Little Moments: Joe’s Fostering Story
A Wiltshire Council foster carer shares their fostering “little moments”.
Archive
January Newsletter (written)
December Newsletter (written)
November Newsletter (written)
The fostering journey – saying goodbye (video)
Chris’ Story (written)
Read our October newsletter (written)
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…