Thinking About Fostering?
The need for foster carers in the East Midlands has reached a critical level.
Over 3,300 children in care across Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire are in urgent need of foster homes, yet only half are currently placed with foster families. There is a significant demand for long-term and short-term carers, as well as those experienced in supporting children with special needs. Additionally, carers for sibling groups and teenagers are desperately needed.
To address this demand, Foster for East Midlands, a collaborative regional fostering hub has been established by local councils. This hub supports new and existing foster carers, providing guidance from the initial inquiry stage through to application. Our continuous support to approved carers includes ongoing training, buddy schemes, one-to-one social worker support, support groups, therapeutic support and foster carer family events.
If you’re interested in learning more about fostering, please call 03033 132950, visit fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk, or join us at one of our informal information events. Details are available on our website.
Your support could make a life-changing difference for a child in need.
