Diverse Fostering

13/06/2026

All set up for

12/06/2026

Just started reading this book after hearing the author speak. Going to be an interesting read. Hopefully bringing my knowledge about brain development uptodate and more importantly how it relates to fostering.

11/06/2026

We had a great time on Saturday at Stone Carnival Week. Loved the parade. Had some lovely chats with some lovely people and the weather was much better than forecast. Can you spot us on this photo?

Looking forward to being at Newport Shropshire Carnival this Saturday in the sun!

Come and say hello!

06/06/2026

All set up for our day at Stone Carnival Week. Come down and see us. Bring the sun! Although dry at moment.

02/06/2026

When foster carers believe in the children in their care, those children learn to believe in themselves. Read this inspiring story of how Lucy became a Barrister.

Lawyers Who Care ⚖️

Lucy Barnes is a Barrister who has made it her mission to open up the profession to other care experienced people.

When she was younger, Lucy found it hard to imagine a future. Dealing with so much turmoil around her, school simply wasn’t a priority.

However, things started to change when she entered care age 13 and she met someone who truly believed in her – her foster dad. His deep-rooted belief in her gave Lucy hope that she could succeed. 💖

Once she qualified, Lucy set up Lawyers Who Care with fellow barrister Kate Aubrey-Johnson, breaking down barriers to the legal profession for young people in the care system.

Lucy sat down with Foster Care magazine to talk about her journey into law and the unwavering belief from her foster dad that helped get her to where she is today.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OEcZty

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

Once fostering becomes part of your world, you start noticing it everywhere in stories, news, TV, and everyday conversations. It changes what stands out emotionally.

This episode of Ambulance sounds like one of the more human moments the series does really well: a routine emergency call suddenly becoming something deeply personal because the paramedic could genuinely relate to the foster carer’s experience caring for a child with disabilities. Those moments can hit differently when you foster yourself, because you know the reality behind the scenes — the exhaustion, attachment, advocacy, and constant adapting.

Programmes like this also quietly show how many different professionals and families intersect around vulnerable children: carers, paramedics, schools, social workers, hospitals, respite services. Once you’re in fostering, you realise how connected all those worlds are.

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27/05/2026

The Diverse Fostering World Cup Draw took place on 15th May - you will all know your teams. Best of luck ⚽🏆