Foster Sandwell

02/06/2026

Don't forget, this time next week (Tuesday 9th June), we'll be at Smethwick Family Hub, Corbett Street, Smethwick B66 3PX from 10am to 2pm, for our next fostering drop-in session.

It's simple, just come along anytime between 10am and 2pm for a 1-2-1 chat about fostering with one of our friendly team. If you're thinking of fostering - why not drop-in?

01/06/2026

Our poster run finishes this week. But that doesn't mean the message changes.

We still need foster carers in Sandwell. There are children and young people in Sandwell who need a place of safety and deserve a second chance at childhood.

Can you help us?

Go to www.fostersandwell.co.uk to find out more and to contact us.

29/05/2026

Good to see The Fostering Network and BBC continuing to spread the word...

We were delighted to work with BBC Bitesize on this feature about becoming a foster parent for Caring Matters Week. 🙌

In the article, our Chief Executive Sarah Thomas answers some common questions those thinking about fostering might have, including:

• Who can become a foster carer
• How to take the first steps towards becoming a foster carer
• The type of training needed for prospective foster carers
• How long the process takes to become a foster carer

Caring Matters is a week long spotlight on caring across the BBC, shining a light on the different experiences of carers and the role they play in families and communities across the UK. 💡

Read more ⬇️

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqqj46f

28/05/2026

What a brilliant idea! 👇

📣 Sandwell families! So pleased to share that our free Forest Friends sessions are back and we have funding secured for the next year!! 🥳

Join us from Tuesday 9th June for play and learning in the beautiful woodland - we’ll be making mud pies and special memories, whilst supporting your child’s development in the important pre-school years.

Forest Friends is for children aged 3 & 4 living in Sandwell. These sessions are offered free at the point of access thanks to funding from Sandwell Public Health and Best Start Family Hubs 💚

🎟️ Book your place here: sandwellchanges.co.uk

27/05/2026

It's been another hot one today - and our posters are looking good!

Which is a gentle reminder that even though Foster Care Fortnight is over, the message remains the same - we urgently need good people to step forward as foster carers in Sandwell.

The need for safe, loving homes for our children, many of whom have had a tough start in life is still there. So if you're thinking about, come and talk to us - anytime.

Just contact us via our website www.fostersandwell.co.uk to let us know if you want to

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to all our colleagues, young people, families, partners and the communities we work with 🌙

Eid is a meaningful time of reflection, generosity, and connection. As an organisation, we are proud to celebrate the diversity of our people and to recognise the importance of moments like these that bring communities together.

Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Eid.

24/05/2026

Thank-you to everyone who has contributed to our campaign. Everyone who spoke to us at our events, everyone who has 'liked' and 'shared' our posts on social media and everyone who's visited our website and got in touch with us.

We are always grateful to our amazing foster carers, but we must also say 'thank-you' to all the people that support us and help us to spread the word.

Every one of you who has contributed, is helping us to recruit the foster carers we need provide the homes where a child feels safe, cared for, and and can have a sense of belonging.

Foster Care Fortnight may be over for 2026, but our work continues. We still need good people to step forward and we still need people to support us in spreading the word.

And if you're thinking of fostering, when you're ready, we're ready www.fostersandwell.co.uk

23/05/2026

Ian knows what fostering is about...
..and we know that deciding to become a foster carer is a big step - it will change your life - you'll know when the time is right to

When you're ready, we're ready www.fostersandwell.co.uk

22/05/2026

We've had lots of reaction to our events, which has been great. But there will also be some people who are still thinking about fostering - and that's OK.

Deciding to become a foster carer is a big step - it will change your life - you'll know when the time is right to

When you're ready, we're ready www.fostersandwell.co.uk

22/05/2026

"Nothing is more important than a place where a child feels safe, cared for, and that they truly belong. Together we can change lives."

That quote from Teo, our Director of Corporate Parenting and Practice, sums up why we all do what we do at Sandwell Children's Trust.

It's why our fostering team have been committed to , it's why we want to be out and about spreading the word. Which is why we're at the Rowley Regis Family Hub today (Friday 22nd) from 10am to 2pm for a Drop-In session.

If fostering has been on your mind, pop in and see us for a friendly chat anytime between 10am and 2pm today at the Rowley Regis Family Hub, Dudley Road, B65 8JY.