Across the UK, thousands of foster carers open their homes to provide love, stability, and care to children and young people in need. But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be matched with the right home for their individual needs.
That’s why, from 12–25 May, The Fostering Network is running its Foster Care Fortnight campaign - a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the incredible impact of foster care, and to inspire more people to consider becoming foster carers. It’s also a chance to say a big thank you to all foster carers for their remarkable dedication.
This year’s theme, ‘The Power of Relationships’, celebrates the meaningful connections that transform lives. Throughout the fortnight, voices from across the fostering community will be sharing stories of the powerful relationships that make a difference every day - from the bond between a foster carer and a child, to the vital support of social workers, friendships within the fostering community or the connections with birth families. These relationships shape lives, create stability, and open up new possibilities for the future.
How can you get involved?
You don’t need to be a foster carer to support Foster Care Fortnight. Follow The Fostering Network on social media, and help spread the word by liking and sharing their posts. The more people who hear about the life-changing impact of fostering, the greater the chance of finding more homes for children who need them.
Thinking about becoming a foster carer?
Foster carers are urgently needed to provide safe, nurturing homes - whether for a night, a few months, or several years. By fostering, you can make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.
Learn more about Foster Care Fortnight and how to become a foster carer here:
Foster Care Fortnight | The Fostering Network
