Fosterline

01/06/2026

🌈 Happy ! Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, promotes inclusivity, and raises awareness of some of the challenges that the community still faces.

❤️ We've collected the resources below to help you support the children and young people in your home to learn more about Pride and the LGBTQ+ community:

- This page from CBBC Newsround discusses what Pride month is about and how it is celebrated: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52872693

- This Newsround article shares 12 LGBTQ+ icons from history alongside a video discussing why it's important to highlight LGBTQ+ figures from history: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55276399

- BBC Tiny Happy People have spoken with LGBTQ+ families to share their advice on talking to children about different family units: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/z37sp4j

28/05/2026

📢 Calling fostering services in England! Do you know all the ways we can support your current and prospective foster carers?

☎️ Our experienced Fosterline advisors provide free, confidential, and impartial advice and information on all aspects of fostering to both current and potential foster carers via phone, email, and live chat.

📌 Our Find a Fostering Service tool allows those interested in fostering to find the services local to them with a quick postcode search.

🗓️ Our Fostering Events board can advertise your free to attend fostering information events to prospective foster carers.

To find out more, take a look at the fostering services section of our website ➡️ https://fosterline.info/fostering-services/

24/05/2026

Today is the last day of Foster Care Fortnight 2026! 💜

For the past two weeks, The Fostering Network has been raising awareness of the incredible skill, love and dedication foster carers show for children and young people in care. 📢

We’ve loved reading inspiring stories from the fostering community - like this one about foster carers Shauna and Christopher. https://bit.ly/3RSbFEA

If you’re feeling inspired too and would like to find out a bit more about being a foster carer, our advisers are on hand to help.

Find out more about becoming a foster carer today: https://fosterline.info/

From allegations to annual reviews, checks and references, we offer information and advice on a range of key practice issues for fostering services.  

21/05/2026

👣 Whether you are taking the first step on your fostering journey or have been fostering for many years, Fosterline is here to support you every step of the way!

💜 Our friendly and experienced fostering advisors are here to help you with free, impartial, and confidential advice and information on all aspects of fostering.

☎️ You can call our helpline on 0800 040 7675, send us an email at [email protected], or start a live chat on our website at www.fosterline.info.

08/05/2026

Thinking about becoming a foster carer but not sure where to start? 🤔

We're here to help!

Our Find a Fostering Service tool makes it easy to identify fostering services near you. Simply enter your postcode and see what’s available in your area: https://bit.ly/486SRHS

You can also explore our website, which is packed with clear, practical information to support you at every stage of considering fostering. https://bit.ly/463Hz5c

If you’d rather talk it through, our friendly fostering advisors are ready to answer your questions and offer guidance. Find all the ways to get in touch here: https://bit.ly/46qVlzF

16/04/2026

🏡 Are you interested in becoming a foster carer but are not sure if it's possible due to your circumstances?

📝 Why not take our quick and easy Fostering Quiz? Answer a few simple questions and get instant answers based on your own circumstances!

💻 Help us bust some common myths around who can foster by taking the quiz today!

https://bit.ly/4gQPG9K

09/04/2026

If you’re thinking of becoming a foster carer, we know you’ll have a lot of questions. We’re going to share the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. 💡

Q: I want to become a foster carer but there are so many fostering services how do I choose which one to apply to?

A: Foster carers can only be approved by one service, however we recommend contacting several fostering services when you first start on your journey, so you can decide which one best suits your needs. 🔍

Things to consider include – the training and support provided, as well as financial support. It’s also worth thinking about the type of fostering you’d like to do, as some services might not be recruiting for all types of fostering roles.

You can find out more about different types of fostering here ➡️ https://fosterline.info/thinking-of-fostering/what-is-fostering/types-of-fostering/

You can find local fostering services by adding your postcode here ➡️ https://fosterline.info/thinking-of-fostering/find-a-fostering-service/

If you’d like to find out more about fostering, or have more questions about how to find a fostering service, our advisers are happy to help ➡️ https://fosterline.info/resources/faqs/

02/04/2026

Easter weekend starts tomorrow! 🐰

Our blog post has lots of activity and craft ideas for those celebrating with the children in their home, as well as links to further resources to help all children learn more about the story and significance of the holiday! 🐣

Take a look here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c0dPID

24/03/2026

Thinking about fostering and wondering what the first few days might look like? 💭

When a child arrives, it’s usually less about having everything perfect and more about helping them feel safe and settled. 🏠

That might mean:

– Having some basic essentials ready
– Checking what they need and how they’re used to doing things
– Keeping things simple while they get their bearings
– Giving them space, but letting them know you’re there

Some children might want to talk. Others won’t. There’s no single “right” way for those first moments to go.

If you’re considering fostering, you can find out more on our website, or contact one of our Fosterline advisers who are happy to help with any questions you have. 📞

https://bit.ly/4rQKarg

11/03/2026

💐 Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and while it can be a time of celebration for many, for children and young people in care it can be a difficult reminder of loss, separation, or complex family relationships.

🤝 In our blog post, we look at ways foster carers can offer support and help children navigate the emotions and challenges this day may bring ➡️ https://fosterline.info/.../top-tips-on-supporting-a.../

☎️ Our Fosterline advisors are here to support you with free, confidential and impartial advice on all aspects of fostering. You can contact us by phone (0800 040 7675), email ([email protected]), or live chat (www.fosterline.info).