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Specialist foster care supports vulnerable young people. Learn how you can help by becoming a carer with Foster for East Midlands Councils.

Four East Midlands councils celebrate Fostering Friendly status, encouraging local businesses to support foster carers.

The South West Fostering Podcast has joined forces with Foster for East Midlands Councils, for a special Regional Fostering Crossover episode

Learn how LGBTQ+ people can foster, bust common myths, and find support through Foster for East Midlands Councils.

Local businesses are being asked to support fostering in their local community, though a pledge of support.

Foster families across the East Midlands celebrated Foster Care Fortnight 2025 with fun, activities, and community spirit at Shipley Park.

Fostering's Got Talent, organised by Nottinghamshire County Council, saw the local fostering community come together to celebrate the young people's talents.

Read Councillor Barnards fostering story in her heartfelt blog post.

Sharnie and Zak are newly approved foster carers - read their story.

Foster for East Midlands Councils is celebrating the milestone of a successful first 12 months of foster carer recruitment across the region.

Foster for East Midlands Councils is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight, running from 12 to 25 May 2025

Ruth and Phil have been foster carers for over 35 years, supporting parents with their children to become independent.

Over 350 foster carers from Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire came together for a special event of recognition.

Foster carers and Adopters share their stories, to inspire others to follow in their footsteps and change a child's life.

Kerry and Neil have fostered children of all ages for 12 years, offering short breaks, long-term placements, and emergency care. Read their story.

Read the inspiring foster story of Shelley and Lyn, who have helped over 100 children feel safe and cared for in their home.

Read the amazing story of Mavis, one of Foster for East Midlands foster carers.

Growing up in a fostering family, Chloe McCready was inspired to pursue a social work career to help others in need.

In celebration of National Panto Day, Foster for East Midlands extends a heartfelt thank you to local panto star.

Read about foster carers Pat and Stuart, who have fostered for 36+ years in Derby, providing love and stability to vulnerable children.

Foster East Midlands, in partnership with CAN Media, is proud to present ‘Everything', a new fostering film.

Local authorities across the D2N2 region are proud to announce the launch of Mockingbird.

Nottinghamshire foster carers have been honoured for their service.

Fostering a child is a deeply rewarding experience, it also comes with financial responsibilities. Many hopeful foster carers can have concerns about the financial aspects of fostering.

The difference foster care can make to a child’s life has been highlighted in a hit TV show. Brad Kella spoke about how his foster parents changed his life during his appearance on Channel 4’s The

Sixteen talented young people took to the stage to showcase their skills at a special celebration for Nottinghamshire’s foster children and fostering families.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the diversity, resilience, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.

The East Midlands is facing a growing demand for foster carers, particularly those who can provide specialised care for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

A new regional fostering recruitment hub has been showcased during a visit by a Government minister.

Foster for East Midlands shares carers ‘Fostering Moments’, as we embrace Foster Care Fortnight 2024.

A new regional fostering hub for the East Midlands launched this week in a collaboration between councils in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

A new regional fostering hub will be created in Derby after D2N2 local authorities secured £1.626m in funding.

Local Authorities' fostering film project wins awards.