Foster care17 hrs ago'I entered foster care at 14 and it saved my life'A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.17 hrs ago2 days agoTeddy bear appeal has 'exceeded' expectationsPlymouth City Council says it has received about 300 bears and hopes to beat a target of 550.2 days ago4 days ago'People talk themselves out of fostering'Amy and James Goldsbrough-Vernon say becoming foster carers has been challenging but "rewarding". 4 days ago5 Oct 2026Man fosters 13 children after two transplantsThomas and his partner Wayne have provided a home for 13 children since Thomas's kidney transplant.5 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Teddy bear appeal launched for children in careFoster for Plymouth aims to collect at least 550 new teddy bears and soft toys by 30 November.4 Oct 202630 Sept 2026'There is no typical foster carer - do not rule yourself out'Dan is backing a campaign by Dorset Council that says it urgently needs more foster carers across the county.30 Sept 202629 Sept 2026Foster families offered funding to expand homesA scheme is launched to help Bradford carers extend their homes to support more children.29 Sept 202622 Sept 2026Face coverings ban not ruled out in StokeJane Ashworth quizzed on anti-social behaviour, local government reorganisation and social care. 22 Sept 202616 Sept 2026'Becoming a foster parent is life-changing'Stephen Pugh speaks as Wolverhampton Council holds drop-in sessions for those considering fostering.16 Sept 2026...
