Stories and advice from our foster carers, adopters and Action for Children staff
Foster carer support network, how friends and family help foster carers succeed
This Foster Carer Fortnight, Action for Children launches an extended fostering outreach to the Midlands.
Colin and Marie went from supporting a church youth group to full-time fostering two children. For them, a typical day fostering is about being a family.
Although the process for fostering and adoption are similar, there's also differences. Learn more about how fostering and adoption works
Sophie and Tom are among a growing number of young couples who are choosing to foster instead of having their own children
For children going into care, staying with their brother or sister can be vital. But finding foster families for them can be a challenge
Terry and Gina tell us about the joys and challenges of fostering siblings, and why keeping children together is important
Many people want to foster younger children, thinking this is where they can have the most impact. This isn’t always true
Natalie and her husband used to run their own business. In 2013, they felt it was time for a change. They now foster teenagers
In 2020, many of our adopters have been able to find silver linings in lockdown and connect in new ways with their adopted children
From going back to basics to spending more quality time together, our foster families share their best moments of 2020
Galina and her husband Vilnis have fostered over ten children with Action for Children. Galina shares why she's loved every minute
When her foster child turned 18, Dionne made a tough decision. She quit fostering so her young person could “stay put” – and thrive
Lauren was four when her parents started fostering. Now in her 20s, she reflects on how much fostering has taught her
Moving to a new home can be traumatic for adopted children. And when it comes to settling in, every family is different. This is Zara’s story
Annette and Lloyd have been changing the lives of children in care for over 13 years. They tell us what they love about fostering
As a single man over 50, Darren isn't your "typical" foster carer. He tells us why more men should consider fostering
Some parents worry about the impact fostering could have on their kids. Here's how to speak to them about it
Moving to a new home is a big change for a child. We have tips to make the transition easier for them
John and Geraldine never had children of their own. They started fostering eight years ago and have never looked back
