Foster with us

14/11/2025

Why not pop down to the Darwen Christmas Lights switch on tomorrow from 10am, and catch up with Amanda and Kirsty about all things fostering! Are you thinking about making a change in 2026? Could becoming a foster carer for a local child be something you might want to learn more about?

Come and speak to our friendly team, give us a call on 0300 019 0200 or email hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

12/11/2025

Last week, we delivered our first pre-approval training session via Teams and it was a huge success! 🙌

Fostering in a Digital World helps foster carers in assessment build confidence with online and digital safety in their households and we're already excited for the next session- A Christmas Set-Up Special!🎄

Enquire today with your local council to start your fostering journey and access excellent training, including sessions like Fostering in a Digital World:

📞 0300 019 0200
🌐 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📧 hello@fosterwithus.org.uk



Lancashire County Council Cumbria Fostering, Kinship & Adoption Blackpool Council Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

05/11/2025

We’re in Carlisle today!

Come and meet some of our amazing Cumbria foster carers, who can share first-hand advice about what it’s really like to foster with your local council. 💛

Our Hub Recruitment Coordinator, Ashley, is also at Carlisle Hospital today, chatting to people about fostering and answering any questions.

We've already had some great enquiries from people who’ve stopped by to find out more-could you be next? 👇
📞 0300 019 0200
💻 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📧 hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

Cumbria Fostering, Kinship & Adoption

04/11/2025

Not sure whether to foster with your local council or an Independent Fostering Agecy (IFA)?

Our friendly team can explain the differences and send you helpful information to make your decision easier.

Contact us today to start your fostering journey with your local council👇
📞 0300 019 0200
🌐 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📧 hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

03/11/2025

Our foster carers do something incredible every single day. Offering stability, love, and new opportunities to local children who need it most. 💛

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, there’s never been a better time to take the first step. We’ll guide you through every stage and help you find the right type of fostering for you and your family.

Enquire today to start your fostering journey with your local council👇
📞 0300 019 0200
🌐 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📧 hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

🤗What a fantastic celebration we've enjoyed of our foster carers over the last few weeks.

We hope we've shown the difference our foster carers make to local children each day, and provided a snapshot of what it's like to Foster for Lancashire.

🏡 But we still need more loving homes for children from babies to teenagers.

Could you change the life of a local child like our foster carers Karen and Mick?

Find out about different types of fostering to suit your family or situation 👉🏻 https://orlo.uk/z8sBM

31/10/2025

Thinking about fostering? You don’t have to do it alone.

Our Buddy Scheme connects prospective foster carers with experienced carers who’ve been through the process themselves. It’s a great way to get honest advice, reassurance, and real-life insight before you take the next step.

Enquire today to start your fostering journey with your local council👇
📞 0300 019 0200
🌐 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📧 hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween, Everyone! 👻

We hope you all have a spook-tacular time filled with fun, tricks, and lots of treats! Whether you’re dressing up in your favorite costume, carving pumpkins, or just enjoying sweets, may your Halloween be as magical and mysterious as ever 🎃

30/10/2025

What a fantastic milestone! 🌟 It’s amazing to see the positive impact Mockingbird is having on foster families in Blackburn with Darwen by building stronger connections and lasting support network🏠

27/10/2025

It’s pumpkin season! 🎃

Ruth is at The pumpkin patch farm shop today chatting to visitors about fostering with their local council. 🍂👋

If you’ve ever thought about opening your home and heart to a local child, come and say hello! Ruth can answer your questions and tell you how you can make a difference right here in Lancashire. 💛

Enquire today to start your fostering journey:
👉 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📞 0300 019 0200
✉️ hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

22/10/2025

The Foster with us team had a great trip down to London yesterday to meet with our friends from Fostering South East. It was a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the success of the regional fostering recruitment and retention hubs and to share ideas and learning with one another.

A big thank you to The Fostering Network for hosting us, and to the wonderful Pete and Lucy from the Department for Education along with Hannah and Anya from Mutual Ventures, for their continued support🥰

22/10/2025

Did you know? 🌟
We’ve made fostering with your local council even easier with our brand-new text message service! 📱

When you enquire:
👉You’ll get a warm welcome text from our team.
👉 If you miss our call, we’ll send a quick update.
👉 We’ll text reminders about your initial visit date.
👉 Training details? Straight to your phone.
👉 And the best part - you can reply and chat with us! 💬

Enquire today to start your fostering journey with your local council.
📞 0300 019 0200
🌐 www.fosterwithus.org.uk
📧 hello@fosterwithus.org.uk

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali! ✨🪔

Wishing a joyful and bright Diwali to everyone celebrating across our communities.

May this Festival of Lights bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. 💛

From all of us at Foster with us, thank you to everyone who helps make our community shine a little brighter every day.