Hull Fostering

18/10/2026

Today marks the end of Children of Foster Carers' week and we thought we'd round it off by looking at the lasting impact fostering can have.

For Steph, growing up with a mum who fosters meant sharing family life with children who needed somewhere safe to stay, someone to care for them and the chance to make positive memories.

As Steph reflects:

“It always felt so good knowing my whole family was doing everything they could to help children looked after become a part of our family.”

From the everyday realities of family life to the lasting relationships she’s built along the way, Steph has been part of that journey for many years. And although she hasn’t followed her mum down the fostering route herself, she continues to be a huge support to her mum and the children she cares for.

Today, Steph works in a children's home, bringing her own compassion and commitment to supporting children and young people. She also plays a central role in our fostering community through her involvement with Together We Foster.

Looking back on her childhood, Steph says:

“I feel these experiences played a big part in shaping who I am today and are one of the reasons I chose to follow the career path I have.”

Perhaps that’s something we don’t talk about enough when we talk about fostering. Its impact reaches beyond the child coming into the home. It shapes family life, teaches empathy and understanding, and can influence the people we become.

So today, we want to say a huge thank you to Steph. Thank you for all the ways you’ve supported your mum over the years, and for continuing to stand alongside her and our wider fostering community through the time you give to Together we Foster Hull

The children who have been part of your family may have stayed for a short time or a long time, but the care and kindness you helped provide will always be part of their story.

16/10/2026

Our lovely Nellie, has again come forward for this year's Children of Foster Carers' week to share her insights into how her family ended up fostering.

For Nellie and her family, that conversation began at Hull Pride in March 2023.

Nellie's mum worked in a primary school and had become concerned about children she saw who didn't always seem safe or settled. She wanted to understand more about how she might be able to help.

Then, one day, Nellie, her mum and her sister visited Hull Pride, where Hull Fostering had a stall.

As Nellie recalls:

“It was busy and colourful, with lots of different stalls. One of them was about fostering. My mum felt nervous but also curious, so she went over to talk to them.”

That conversation planted a seed. A few weeks later, a social worker visited their home, and the family began exploring what fostering might mean for them.

Nellie remembers:

“I remember feeling a bit strange but also exciting, like something big might be about to happen.”

“It felt like our whole family was starting something new.”

We love that Nellie's story began with something so simple: a family visiting a local event, stopping at a stall and having a conversation.

People don't always come to an event knowing they want to foster. Sometimes they are curious, have questions, or have been thinking about it for a while but haven't quite taken that first step.

A friendly conversation can help them explore what's possible.

Nellie's story also reminds us that fostering is a journey for the whole family. Children who foster have their own thoughts, feelings and questions, and their voices deserve to be heard and supported from the very beginning.

As we mark Children of Foster Carers' Week, a huge thank you to Nellie for sharing her story with us.

And if you want to learn more about fostering come along to our next stall at Ferens Art Gallery on the 2nd November where we'll be chatting about fostering and show casing the amazing work of our Young Voices in Care Group.

Find out more about our young people's exhibition here

https://hullfostering.co.uk/news/article/98/young-voices-in-care-exhibition-comes-to-ferens-art-gallery

14/10/2026

The conversation about fostering is reaching the national stage. But what about here in Hull?

Have you ever thought about fostering, even briefly?

What made you consider it, or what made you decide it wasn't for you?

We'd really like to understand what people think about fostering, what questions they have and what might help them take that first step towards finding out more.

If you do feel ready to take that next step, check out our website to learn more

https://hullfostering.co.uk/

13/10/2026

The line up is being announced!

Head over to the official page to check it out....
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12/10/2026

Children of foster carers' Week

When a family fosters, it’s something the whole family experiences. And for the children who share their home, it can be quite a journey of their own.

This week, we’ll be sharing the voices of children who foster in Hull. From finding out that their mum or dad wants to foster, to going through the approval process, right through to that nerve-wracking first day when another child comes to share their home and family.

We’ll also hear from people who grew up in fostering families, reflecting on how those experiences helped shape the people they are today.

But before we share their stories, we want to say a massive thank you to all the children in our Hull fostering families.

Thank you for sharing your homes, your parents, your space and your family life with children who need a safe place to belong. We know that fostering brings changes for everyone, and we recognise the part you play in making it work.

11/10/2026

As we wrap up Kinship Care week, our team at Hull Fostering want to remind every kinship carer in Hull that what you do matters. You make a lasting difference to children’s lives, and we’re proud to stand alongside you.

10/10/2026

Anyone up for a trip to Holland!....

HULL FOSTERING ICE HOCKEY GAME 🌍🇬🇧

It’s official… Team GB vs Team Rest of the World! 🔥

The first game takes us to Holland 🇳🇱 before the teams meet again for the return game in Hull! 🏠🏒

🇳🇱 GAME 1 – HOLLAND
📅 Saturday 22nd May 2027
⏰ Face-off: 15:45 BST | 16:45 CET

🇬🇧 RETURN GAME – HULL
📅 Date TBC
⏰ Face-off TBC

Two games. Two countries. One incredible cause. 💙💛

08/10/2026

“The fostering community have been brilliant. They’re really friendly, they’re there to support, and without them we’d have really struggled.”
— Noah’s uncle

07/10/2026

Kinship Care Week

Every month, our kinship support group brings carers together for a cuppa, a chat and the chance to share how things are going.

There’s space to talk about the good weeks, the difficult weeks, ask questions, share experiences and simply spend time with people who understand.

Alongside the cake and conversation, we also had some really valuable discussions about our Hull Kinship Local Offer — what’s working well, what could be better and what support would make a real difference to kinship families.

Thank you to all the kinship carers who joined us this week and shared their experiences. Get well soon to those of you who didn't get to escape the nasty bug doing it's rounds. You were missed.

If you’re a kinship carer in Hull and would like to find out more about our support group and the Hull Kinship Local Offer, head over to our website for more information
https://hullfostering.co.uk/downloads/download/6/hull-kinship-local-offer

05/10/2026

This week Hull Fostering will be celebrating our amazing Kinship Carers as part of National Kinship Care Week.

Did you know there’s support out there for kinship families?

When you step up to care for a child in your family, you shouldn’t have to figure everything out on your own.
That’s why we have a Kinship Local Offer — bringing together information about the support, advice, activities and services available to kinship families across Hull.

To kick start Kinship care week, our Head of Service, Jayne Betts, has been sharing our Local Offer with managers across Hull City Council, helping make sure the people who support families know what’s available too.

Whether you’re already caring for a child, have recently stepped into a kinship role, or simply want to understand what support is available, there’s lots to explore.

Keep following our page as we share more insights from this week's activities, celebrating the incredible kinship community we have in Hull

Find out more and explore the Hull Kinship Local Offer: https://hullfostering.co.uk/types-fostering/types-of-fostering/3