Barnardo's Midlands Fostering

18/09/2025

Deciding to foster is a life-changing step and it’s normal to have lots of questions.
There’s sometimes confusion about what fostering really involves.

To help, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions people ask us find them here: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/foster/fostering-faq

15/09/2025

Join us for our upcoming ‘Let’s Talk Fostering’ online event.

This is a relaxed and informative session where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about fostering and ask any questions you may have. Whether you’re thinking about fostering or are ready to take the next steps, we’d love for you to join us!

Sign up for FREE today: www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-fostering-tickets-1643451410409?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/09/2025

Denise, a remarkable mother-of-three who grew up in the care system before going on to foster more than 100 children over the past 40 years, is today calling on others to consider becoming foster carers with Barnardo’s.

Read the full story here:

A remarkable mother-of-three who grew up in the care system before going on to foster more than 100 children over the past 40 years is today calling on others to consider becoming foster carers with Barnardo’s Scotland.

10/09/2025

Thinking about fostering? Join us for a relaxed and informative online session where you’ll:

💚Learn more about fostering -Hear real-life experiences
💚Get answers to any questions you may have.
💚No pressure, no commitment- just a chance to explore whether fostering could be right for you.

Sign up for FREE today:

Every child deserves the best childhood. Join us for a chat about fostering and hear from a foster carer.

06/09/2025

Whether you are a current foster carer or are interested in fostering, we are always striving to provide you with more resources, tools and support so you can help change a childhood.

If you fancy some reading, why not try one of our recommended reads. Let us know what you think about them in the comments. 📖

05/09/2025

Did you know? Barnardo’s has over 150 years of experience and knowledge helping children to have safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful childhoods.

You can learn more about Barnardo's history on our website and be a part of it by joining our amazing community of foster carers. Learn about fostering by visiting barnardos.org.uk/foster.

03/09/2025

We asked Katie-Lou, a care experienced young person, to share a special memory from her time in foster care. For Katie-Lou it wasn't about the big things – it was about someone being there for her, making her feel like she belonged. 💚

To learn more about fostering and arrange a no-strings-attached call with our fostering team, visit our website.

28/08/2025

Foster carers help to create safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful childhoods by providing a home where children can feel like they belong.

Every child deserves someone in their corner. Could that be you? Visit www.barnardos.org.uk/foster

27/08/2025

Fostering could change your life like Bridget’s. Arrange a no-strings-attached call by enquiring today 👇
www.barnardos.org.uk/foster/register-to-foster

26/08/2025

For many children in care, the family pet, like a dog 🐶, can become a way to get to know their foster family.

If you’re a dog owner, or have other pets, and you’re considering fostering, give us a no-commitment call.

Family pets, as part of your family, can also be a part of ours. Happy International Dog Day! 💚

25/08/2025

Foster carers help to create experiences that children may have never had before – making the best memories. 💚

What was your favourite memory with your foster child this summer? 🌞

22/08/2025

It’s not about the big things – it’s about being there, and our foster carers are always coming up with small moments that create big memories. 💚

Could you help children create happy childhood memories? Arrange a no strings attached call, enquire today 👇
www.barnardos.org.uk/foster/register-to-foster