Foster Birmingham

09/06/2026

Could you make a difference in a child’s life? 💜
Join our Online Fostering Information Event on Thursday 11th June from 7–8 PM.

✔ Discover the impact fostering has on children and young people
✔ Learn about the different routes into fostering
✔ Chat with our team about what to expect along the way

💻 Sign up now via the Events page on fosterbirmingham.co.uk

05/06/2026

Think you’re too old to foster? Think again 💭

Rachel Knowles, Senior Practitioner, shares what we’re really looking for - and why age isn’t a barrier. 💭

Got a question? Drop it below 👇 or message us - we might feature it next!

03/06/2026

Today's the day! ☕️

Let’s Talk Fostering Coffee Morning
📍 Sorrento Lounge
📅 Wednesday 3 June
🕚 Drop in anytime between 11am – 1pm

If fostering has ever been on your mind, this is a relaxed way to find out more, ask questions, or simply listen and learn.

Pop in and have a chat with us 👋

01/06/2026

A 15-year-old walks into a foster home for the first time.

Head down. Hood up. No eye contact.

A few weeks later, they’re sitting at the table, talking, settling into a routine, starting to feel more like themselves.

This is a very different side of fostering in Birmingham - one that most people don’t realise exists.

It’s called Remand Fostering.

👉 Read our latest blog to find out what the role involves and who it’s suited to: https://bit.ly/4nTPEkE

Explore fostering in Birmingham and learn about Remand Fostering - a specialist role supporting young people at a critical time.

29/05/2026

We’re launching a brand new series this June: Fostering Frequently Asked Questions 💬

Every Friday, we’ll be answering your questions about fostering - straight from our carers and staff.

No jargon, no myths… just honest answers.

So, what do you want to know?

Drop your questions in the comments 👇 or send us a message - we’ll be featuring them over the coming weeks.

27/05/2026

Do you have experience working with children or young people - whether in youth work, education, residential care, policing, probation or fostering - and are you ready for your next challenge?

Join us at our Remand Fostering drop-in event to find out how you could support a young person through a difficult and uncertain time.

This is a specialist, full-time role for people who can offer stability, structure and clear boundaries. You’ll need a spare bedroom, the ability to travel across the city, and the resilience to provide consistent support.

Remand carers receive £937.85 per week, as well as specialist training, therapeutic support, and guidance from a multi-agency team, so you won’t be doing this alone.

📍 Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)
📅 Thursday 18 June
🕠 Drop in anytime between 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Book your place at fosterbirmingham.co.uk, or call 0121 303 7575.

25/05/2026

Happy Bank Holiday everyone! ☀️

Our Liveline is closed today, but we’ll be back and ready to take your calls from 8:45am on Tuesday morning.

In the meantime, you can still find out more about fostering or make an enquiry at fosterbirmingham.co.uk

Have a lovely day and enjoy the sunshine! 💛

24/05/2026

As Foster Care Fortnight comes to an end, we’ve had such a brilliant two weeks 💛

We’ve met lots of wonderful people and communities, had some great conversations, and spent time out and about sharing what fostering really is.

THIS IS FOSTERING - not just the big moments, but the everyday care, connection and community around it.

What a Foster Care Fortnight it’s been!

If fostering has ever crossed your mind, we’d love to help you find out more. Call our friendly team on 0121 303 7575, or enquire online at fosterbirmingham.co.uk

24/05/2026

Throughout Foster Care Fortnight, we’ve been out in communities, building connections and making sure more people feel included in conversations about fostering

This is what Jo, Recruitment and Assessment Team Manager, said: “I’m supporting fostering by… Strengthening relationships with internal and external partners and reaching our under-represented communities.”

Fostering is about more than what happens at home. It’s also about inclusion, visibility and building strong relationships in the communities we serve so more people feel able to see themselves in fostering and start a conversation.

THIS IS FOSTERING 💛

If you’re interested in fostering, there’s never been a better time to find out more.

Call our friendly team on 0121 303 7575, or enquire online at fosterbirmingham.co.uk

23/05/2026

Happy Pride, Birmingham! 🌈

Foster Birmingham is proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ community today - celebrating inclusion, visibility and the message that . Every child. Every identity. Every family.

Have a brilliant day! 💛