Foster for East Midlands Councils

Foster for East Midlands Councils Together, let's shape a brighter future for every child. Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Councils need you. Join us.

Foster for East Midlands represents local authority foster care across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. From March 2024, we are joining together for the first time to recruit more foster carers and improve your journey and the outcomes for the children you care for. We're offering prospective foster carers increased levels of support through the creation of a regionalised recruitment hub. We've com

mitted to sharing resources and knowledge to make the journey of becoming a foster carer work better for you. This will include enhanced support from our team of social workers, recruitment officers and experienced foster carers. Applicants will also be supported to access a bespoke training package so that you are ready and prepared for your new role. Fostering for us means you are helping children in your local area. As a non-profit organisation, we aim to place children with our own foster carers before contacting other agencies. All of our foster carers receive an exceptional benefits, support and training package.

31/08/2026

💙 Meet Dianne, a foster carer with eight years of experience.

From emergency short breaks and teenagers to providing a long-term home for siblings, Dianne’s fostering journey has been varied and rewarding.

In her video, she shares what fostering has meant to her and why seeing a child flourish makes it all worthwhile.

🎥 Watch Dianne’s story 👇 and read more about her fostering journey 👉 https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/diannes-fostering-journey-from-short-breaks-to-long-term-care

Could you make a difference to a child’s life? Find out more about fostering with Foster for East Midlands Councils, call 03033 132 950

Summer isn't over yet, and you can still find us out and about!😊Have you ever thought about fostering and want to find o...
28/08/2026

Summer isn't over yet, and you can still find us out and about!😊

Have you ever thought about fostering and want to find out more?

You can find us in our pop-up area at these upcoming events!
🏙️Find us out and about:
- Saturday 5 September, 11am to 4pm
Tapton Lock Festival, Chesterfield, S41 7JB

- Saturday 12 September, 12pm to 5pm
Derby Pride, Markeaton Park, Derby
(Entry fees apply to the event)

- Sunday 13 September, 12pm to 5pm
Mela in the Park, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, NG8 2AE
(Entry fees apply to the event)

Can’t make it this time?
Check out more of our upcoming events 👇
https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/
You can call us to find out more about becoming a foster carer on 03033 132 950

27/08/2026

💙 Could you open your door to a child who needs you?

For a child who needs a safe and caring home, opening your door could open the way to something much bigger – security, belonging and a brighter future.

You don’t need to be perfect to foster. You just need the space in your home and in your life to care.

🏡 Could fostering be for you?

Find out more about fostering with your local council:
fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk
📞 03033 132 950

💙 You’re not on your own when you foster.From training and your own social worker to ongoing advice, support groups and ...
26/08/2026

💙 You’re not on your own when you foster.

From training and your own social worker to ongoing advice, support groups and a wider fostering community, there’s support around you throughout your fostering journey.

Find out more about the support available to foster carers, read this article 👉 https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/support-for-foster-carers-youre-not-on-your-own

Thinking about fostering? Foster for East Midlands Councils can answer your questions.

📞 03033 132 950
🌐 fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk

"What if I don't qualify?"It's one of the most common questions we hear.Many people assume fostering isn't for them beca...
24/08/2026

"What if I don't qualify?"

It's one of the most common questions we hear.

Many people assume fostering isn't for them because they rent, have pets, work, are single, or don't have children of their own.

In reality, there isn't one perfect foster carer.

The best way to find out if you could foster is simply to ask.

Don't rule yourself out before you've had the chance to explore what's possible.

Your enquiry could be the beginning of something life-changing for both you and a child who needs you.

💛 Count yourself in! Book an information event and learn how to get started: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/

21/08/2026

Find out more about fostering!

Interested in fostering and want to know more? Come along to one of our upcoming Information Events to find out what’s involved, ask questions, and speak to our team.

Sunday 8 Nov | 11am to 3pm (drop in anytime)
Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG5 3FN
IN PERSON – Come along and meet us
Register your place here: https://secure.derby.gov.uk/forms/?formid=404

Thursday 12 Nov | 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us online for our Zoom information session
Register your place here: https://secure.derby.gov.uk/forms/?formid=404

Tuesday 24 Nov | 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us online for our Zoom information session
Register your place here: https://secure.derby.gov.uk/forms/?formid=404

Thursday 10 Dec | 6:30pm to 7:30pm
ONLINE – Join our zoom call
Register your place here: https://secure.derby.gov.uk/forms/?formid=404

For more information and all upcoming events, visit: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/

Fostering: What is Staying Put? 💛When a young person in foster care turns 18, they don’t necessarily have to leave their...
20/08/2026

Fostering: What is Staying Put? 💛

When a young person in foster care turns 18, they don’t necessarily have to leave their foster home.

Staying Put is an arrangement that allows a young person to continue living with their foster carer after their 18th birthday, while they take their next steps towards independence.

Our foster carers can continue to provide a safe and familiar home, alongside guidance, encouragement and practical support as young people develop the skills and confidence they need for adult life.

Financial arrangements are agreed between the young person, their foster carer and the local authority, with the young person contributing where appropriate to help prepare them for independent living.

Staying Put is a valued way our foster carers continue to support young people beyond childhood and help them prepare for their future.

If you’ve thought about fostering and would like to find out more, contact Foster for East Midlands Councils on 03033 132950 or find out more here 👉https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/staying-put-foster-care-supporting-past-18-into-adulthood/

17/08/2026

“What can I expect at my first information event?”

Sometimes, the hardest part is walking through the door, and we'll be there to welcome you when you do. 💛

Many people arrive with questions, uncertainties, and even a few butterflies.

Our information events are designed to be friendly, welcoming, and completely pressure-free.

At your first event, you'll:
✅ Meet members of our fostering team
✅ Hear from current foster carers about their real-life experiences
✅ Learn about the different types of fostering and the support available

Most importantly, there is no obligation to take the next step! You can simply come along, listen, gather information, and decide what's right for you in your own time.

If ready for that step, you can then find out more about training, the assessment process, and financial support. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask follow up questions, either in a group or one-to-one.

Whether you're just curious or seriously considering fostering, we'd love to meet you! https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/

Wondering where we are this summer?😊Have you ever thought about fostering and want to find out more?You can find us in o...
14/08/2026

Wondering where we are this summer?😊

Have you ever thought about fostering and want to find out more?

You can find us in our pop-up area at these upcoming events!

🏙️Find us out and about:
- Saturday 5 September, 11am to 4pm
Tapton Lock Festival, Chesterfield, S41 7JB
- Sunday 13 September, 12pm to 5pm
Mela in the Park, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, NG8 2AE
(Entry fees apply to the event)
Can’t make it this time?

Check out more of our upcoming events 👇
https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/
You can call us to find out more about becoming a foster carer on 03033 132 950

13/08/2026

Fostering beyond 18 💛

Growing up is a journey, and having someone there to offer support and encouragement can make all the difference.

Through Staying Put, some young people choose to continue living with their foster carer after 18, with a familiar home and trusted support as they begin adult life.

Financial arrangements are agreed between the young person, their foster carer and the local authority, with the young person contributing where appropriate to help prepare them for independent living.

🎥 Watch this film below which highlights the trust and bond between foster carers and young adults. 👇

Also read more about Staying Put foster care here 👉https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/staying-put-foster-care-supporting-past-18-into-adulthood

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