Foster care6 hrs agoHow a Make A Difference award changed my lifeNominations are open for the 2026 BBC Make A Difference Awards in Cornwall.6 hrs ago1 day agoFoster carers urgently sought for 'rewarding' roleMore than 100 children are currently placed outside Swindon because of a shortage of carers.1 day ago2 days ago'Strong focus' on foster carers amid exitsA minister says the island's fostering service is working to strengthen its retention policy.2 days ago16 Feb 2026Foster carers offered £50k to extend their homesBath and North East Somerset Council hopes it will allow carers to offer more places to children.16 Feb 202616 Feb 2026'Foster care changed my life, but we need more carers'A Northumberland student leads a campaign to address a regional shortage of foster carers.16 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Fostering benefits children and adults, says carerJulie Thomas says misconceptions about fostering are putting people off becoming carers.13 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Care home love inspired confidence for jungle trekMilly was picked to trek to Borneo and is looking forward to "getting out and seeing the world".9 Feb 20266 Feb 2026'I want to be a role model for other care leavers'Sharon Budd already shares her experiences of care and life advice on TikTok but wants to do more.6 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.4 Feb 2026...
