Fostering for Telford & Wrekin

13/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to two of our most treasured foster carers!

We are delighted to share that two of Telford & Wrekin's own foster carers have been recognised in The King's Birthday Honours 2026, each receiving an MBE for Services to Foster Care and to Children with Disabilities and their Families.

As our longest-serving active foster carers with almost 37 incredible years of dedication Pamela and John Garbett are an inspiration to everyone in our fostering community. Their commitment to the children in their care, particularly those with disabilities, has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Today's announcement is a truly wonderful recognition of everything they give, and we couldn't be more proud.

Please join us in sending our warmest congratulations to Pam and John on this very special honour. 💛

06/06/2026

🌟 What a brilliant day at the Telford College Community Open Day!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, it was wonderful to connect with so many of you. We loved catching up with foster carers Simona, Becky and Adam, meeting councillors who are passionate about supporting our community, and we were proud to stand alongside Fire and Rescue Service to help promote their Fire Safety in the Home leaflet, now available in multiple languages. 🔥🏠

📍 Missed us today? We're back out in the community tomorrow!
We're thrilled to be joining the Hadley and Leegomery Summer Fete, hosted by Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council at Hadley Community Centre and Village Green and we'd love to see you there!

Come and say hello, find out about fostering with your local council, and enjoy a fantastic day out for all the family:

🕛 12pm – 4pm 🎶 Live music and dancing 🎈 Free inflatables 🎨 Face painting ...and much more!

We can't wait to meet you. See you tomorrow! 💛

05/06/2026

☀️ We're at Telford College Community Day tomorrow!

Come and say hello if you're on campus this Saturday - we'd love to meet you! 😊

Our very own Steph, Telford Fostering's Recruitment Officer, and Elisa, one of our fantastic Family Finders, with be there between 10am - 2pm to have a friendly, no-pressure chat about fostering.

Whether you've been thinking about it for a while or you're just a little bit curious, pop over, grab a coffee, and come and find us. There are no silly questions, and we'd love to hear from you! 💛

📍 Telford College Community Open Day 📅 Saturday 6th June from 10am – 2pm

Find out more in the booking link in the comments below.
We can't wait to meet you! 👋

01/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

This June, we're celebrating love, family, and belonging - values that sit at the very heart of fostering.

Every child deserves a safe, nurturing home, and we welcome foster carers from all walks of life, including our wonderful LGBTQ+ foster families. You bring so much warmth, understanding, and joy to the children in your care, and we are so grateful for you. 💛

If you've ever thought about fostering, Pride Month is a beautiful reminder that families come in all shapes, and every one of them can change a child's life.

💬 Want to find out more? Drop us a message or visit the link in the comments below.

🌈 Pride Month is a time to celebrate, reflect, and stand together.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we’re proud to support our LGBTQ+ residents and communities, recognising their strength, diversity, and contribution to life in our Borough.

This Pride, Southwater One will be lighting up in rainbow colours tonight as a visible symbol of inclusion, solidarity, and pride. 💛

29/05/2026

✨ Thank You to Our Incredible Foster Care Community ✨

Last Friday evening, we brought Foster Care Fortnight to a close with a wonderful celebration alongside our amazing foster carers, special guardians, and members of our wider fostering community.

We were honoured to welcome a special guest, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, who spent time talking with foster carers, kinship carers, our virtual school colleagues, and Liam, one of our young apprentices from the Voice of the Child team. It was a genuine reflection of the strength, warmth and dedication within our fostering community.

It was especially heartening to hear carers speak so positively about the support they receive - from the quality of training to the difference it makes being part of a local authority fostering service. One carer shared how pleased they were to have transferred from an independent fostering agency, feeling more supported than ever.

But above all, the evening was about one thing: saying a huge thank you to you, our incredible foster carers.

Your compassion, commitment and care make a life-changing difference to children and young people in our community when they need it most. We are so proud of everything you do. 💙

22/05/2026

❤️ It was wonderful to see MP Shaun Davies join our Foster Carers Association coffee morning, hearing first-hand from the incredible people who open their hearts and homes to children in Wrekin.

Thinking about fostering? Come and have an informal chat with our recruitment officer, Steph, at our drop-in this morning ☕

📍 Costa Coffee, Wrekin Retail Park 10am - 12pm

No pressure, no paperwork — just a friendly conversation about the many ways you could foster. We'd love to see you there!

19/05/2026

🌟 Week 2 of Foster Care Fortnight is off to a wonderful start!

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome foster carers, kinship carers and special guardians, alongside colleagues from children's services, for a truly inspiring session.

We had the privilege of hearing from brothers Matt and Andy - founders of LifeUK who shared their powerful story of growing up in care. They spoke movingly about the difference that Positive Diversions made in their lives, and how finding the right outlet can give children in care the confidence, self-worth and sense of belonging they deserve as they navigate the emotional challenges that often come with their journey.

It was also a brilliant opportunity to network with the wider team around the child 💛- exploring how we can encourage children to find positive diversions that play to their individual strengths and interests, and why these should be a meaningful part of every child's plan. Because they matter. For health, for well-being, for life.

💙 There are so many ways to foster a local child, to love and nurture them when they need you most. Whether you can offer part-time support or full-time care, we would love to hear from you.

📅 Join us at our next information evening - 5.30pm today at Ketley Community Centre for an informal, no-pressure chat.

🔗 Or visit our website for more information and to get in touch. www.telfordfostering.co.uk

17/05/2026

🌟 Week Two of Foster Care Fortnight is almost here, and what a week one to look back on! 🌟

As we head into another exciting week, we're sharing some wonderful snapshots from just some of last week's events - and what a mix it was!

📚 Midweek we gathered for Exploitation and Vulnerability training with West Mercia Police, described by attendees as an excellent course and essential learning for everyone in our fostering community. And a Therapeutic Approach Through Play with Therapeutic Practitioner Ali so inspired carers they want to make it a regular feature on our fostering calendar. Investing in knowledge is one of the most powerful things we can do for the children in our care.

💚 But it wasn't all training. We also made sure to look after ourselves! Because happy, healthy carers make the best carers.

⛳ Our evening on the driving range was pure joy; from the simple triumph of making contact with the ball (a win in itself!) to watching our more seasoned golfers send it soaring into the distance. Every swing was a smile.

🚶 A community walk and talk through the beautiful Telford Town Park, followed by a warming cuppa and great conversation is just what the soul needs.

🔴 And our ever-popular FCF Rounders Evening was absolutely brilliant! It was wonderful to see foster families of all shapes and sizes, children of every age, and grown-ups from right across our fostering community coming together to play, spectate and take part. We were especially thrilled to welcome Liam from our Young Apprentices Voice of the Child team - your presence meant so much to us all. 💛

A huge, heartfelt thank you to Cath, Chair of the FCA, for organising the games so brilliantly, and to the fabulous Telford Hornets Rugby Club for being such a wonderful host venue once again. You're a big part of what makes these events so special. 🏉

✨ Now, who's ready for Week Two?! We can't wait to see you, starting with Smash Life tomorrow! Whether you're a familiar face or joining us for the first time, come along, bring your energy, and let's make this week just as memorable.

Every event, every conversation, every shared moment - it all matters. You matter. Let's go! 💪❤️

15/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome our local MP Shaun Davies to our Stay and Play coffee morning this week. ☕🧡

It was a fantastic opportunity for our foster carers to meet Shaun, to share their experiences, and talk about the incredible work they do supporting children and young people across Telford.

We're grateful to Shaun for taking the time to listen and engage with our fostering community, it means a lot to our carers to feel heard and valued.

A huge thank you to our wonderful Telford Foster Carer Association officers - Cath, Pauline, Kirsty and David with the committee who work tirelessly to organise these events and create such a warm, supportive space for our carers. You are stars! ⭐

We'd also like to give a big shoutout to Telford Hornets Rugby Club for hosting us at their venue. The Hornets have been fantastic supporters of our Foster Carer Association and we're so grateful for their continued kindness and generosity. 🏉

💛 Could you open your heart and home to a child in Telford? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our website or give us a call to find out more about becoming a foster carer - it could be the most rewarding thing you ever do. www.telfordfostering.gov.uk

15/05/2026

We're so proud to share Rachel's story - 14 years, over 150 children, and a heart full of dedication. 💛

If Rachel's journey has inspired you, find out more about fostering with us 👇
https://orlo.uk/DvYam