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National Fostering Group National Fostering Group is a nationwide network of independent local fostering agencies that works with every local authority in the UK.

Working together as partners, we provide safe, nurturing environments for children in need, with our foster carers and expert teams helping to build incredible futures every day. We believe that safety and security are the basis for rewarding, fulfilling lives, and we’re dedicated to high-quality foster care provision that builds these foundations. By supporting foster carers to create safe, secur

e, nurturing environments, we help vulnerable children and young people to thrive and settle into education, giving them the great start in life they deserve. With every one of our agencies rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and their equivalents in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it’s no surprise that more people choose to foster with us than any other independent fostering provider in the UK. To find out more about us and the services we offer, please visit www.nfa.co.uk

14/02/2025

Hear from Laura at NFA North West as she shares insights into the role of a Carer Recruitment Officer and how they provide essential support to our foster carers.

Our next Fostering February event is taking place on Wednesday 19th February on Zoom at 7pm! If you’d like more details,...
13/02/2025

Our next Fostering February event is taking place on Wednesday 19th February on Zoom at 7pm!

If you’d like more details, simply email [email protected] or comment ‘event’ below—we’d love for you to join us! 🗓️

12/02/2025

In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we welcome Hannah, SENCO and Educational Lead at National Fostering Group. She discusses her multifaceted role in providing educational support to foster carers and young people in care.

Hannah shares insights on everything from managing educational challenges across different age groups to her career journey that led her to this vital work. She explains how the team helps prevent school exclusions, supports children with special educational needs, and assists with school refusal cases.

Hannah also highlights the importance of collaborative relationships and tailored strategies to ensure every young person in foster care thrives. Tune in to learn more about the unique educational support foster carers receive at National Fostering Group and how it can make a significant difference in young people's lives.

You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344824

NFA North West foster carers, Steve and Viv, who have been fostering for 13 years, were delighted to win a hamper in the...
11/02/2025

NFA North West foster carers, Steve and Viv, who have been fostering for 13 years, were delighted to win a hamper in their Christmas Raffle, held in support of With Love, Steph (The Stephanie Jeanne Glynn Foundation), NFA North West's chosen charity.

The foundation provides grants to charities dedicated to supporting young people under 29, with a focus on:

🔸Advancing treatments for childhood diseases
🔸Assisting children facing extreme financial hardship
🔸Supporting education and training to help young people achieve their goals

Thanks to our Christmas raffles and in-office coffee and cake fundraiser, we raised an incredible £400 for this wonderful cause!

Our Learning and Talent team visited NFA London South to deliver the Introduction to Neurodiversity & Autism course. Thi...
10/02/2025

Our Learning and Talent team visited NFA London South to deliver the Introduction to Neurodiversity & Autism course. This innovative training session was completed using our Virtual Reality headsets, providing an immersive and engaging learning experience.

🏵️It's Week 2 of Fostering February! 🏵️This week, we're introducing you to some of the incredible colleagues at National...
10/02/2025

🏵️It's Week 2 of Fostering February! 🏵️

This week, we're introducing you to some of the incredible colleagues at National Fostering Group who support our foster carers and children. You'll hear from Hannah, Laura, and Tom as they share their roles and experiences.

Stay tuned to our feeds for more details!

09/02/2025

"You have to do it for the right reasons." Tune into the latest episode of Voices of Fostering, where fostering carer Travis, reveals the joys, challenges, and life lessons of caring for others.

You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16525302

🌷COMPETITION TIME🌷Ready to make a difference? We're on a mission to spread awareness about the urgent need for foster ca...
07/02/2025

🌷COMPETITION TIME🌷

Ready to make a difference? We're on a mission to spread awareness about the urgent need for foster carers this Fostering February. Here's how you can help!

Simply like, share, and tag a friend in the comments below, and you could be the lucky winner of our Fostering February Activity Bundle! Packed with fun-filled activities and our National Fostering Group Activity book! 🎨

Closing Date Midnight Friday 28th February! (The winner will be chosen at random.)

If you are chosen as our winner, you will only be contacted via this page regarding your prize.

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah as a foster carer with Fostering Solutions North West! Her journey is just beginning, an...
06/02/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah as a foster carer with Fostering Solutions North West! Her journey is just beginning, and we know she’ll make an incredible difference. Wishing her all the success and joy in this amazing adventure! 🎉👏

NFA North West had a fantastic time at Relax & Reboot with Sharon from Soul Flower Therapies! ✨What a wonderful way to s...
05/02/2025

NFA North West had a fantastic time at Relax & Reboot with Sharon from Soul Flower Therapies! ✨

What a wonderful way to spend the morning and early afternoon—unwinding with restorative yoga, breathwork, meditation, and a soothing sound bath. It was amazing to see everyone relax, connect, and enjoy a delicious buffet together. 🧘‍♀️💆‍♂️

Here’s what some of our attendees had to say:
💬 “It was so relaxing—quality time for myself. I’d love to attend another one!”
💬 “Meeting people, having chats, making connections… invaluable.”
💬 “I was nervous about coming, but I’m so glad I did!”

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

05/02/2025

In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we sit down with Travis, a dedicated foster carer for nearly a decade. Travis shares his transformational journey from a monotonous corporate job to providing a loving and nurturing environment for children and teenagers in foster care.

Hear about the emotional and rewarding experiences he's had, the challenges and misconceptions he's faced, and the incredible impact fostering has made on his life and the lives of the children he's cared for. If you're considering fostering, Travis's story is a heartwarming and insightful testimonial on the positive change it can bring.

You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16525302

This Fostering February, we’re hosting three online information events, where you can learn more about fostering and hea...
04/02/2025

This Fostering February, we’re hosting three online information events, where you can learn more about fostering and hear directly from our incredible carers.

Our first event takes place on Monday, 10th February at 10am on Zoom. If you’d like more details, simply email [email protected] or comment ‘event’ below—we’d love for you to join us! 🗓️

Martin has recently been awarded our ‘Everyday Hero Award’ by Sarah Supervising Social Worker for Fostering Solutions Wa...
03/02/2025

Martin has recently been awarded our ‘Everyday Hero Award’ by Sarah Supervising Social Worker for Fostering Solutions Wales this is the reason why:

Martin is a highly dedicated foster carer to the two boys he's supporting, he's therapeutic in his approaches and has an amazing bond with both boys. The progress the boys have made in Martin's care is unbelievable. Of course, there's up and downs but Martin is a master at communication, he's in tune with the boy's needs. Thank you, Martin, for everything you do!

Martin received a visit from the Carer Recruitment Officer with a voucher, flowers and a big well done.

🌼It’s Week 1 of Fostering February! 🌼This week, you’ll hear from Stephen, Jo-Anne, and Travis as they share their incred...
03/02/2025

🌼It’s Week 1 of Fostering February! 🌼

This week, you’ll hear from Stephen, Jo-Anne, and Travis as they share their incredible fostering journeys. Plus, we’re launching our Fostering February Giveaway and sharing all the details about our next event! 🎉

Keep an eye on our feeds for updates, and as always, if you have any questions, feel free to drop us a comment or send us a private message—we’d love to chat!

02/02/2025

Ever wondered what it's like to be a foster carer? Join us in this episode as we speak to Amy, who shares her 11-year journey of challenges and triumphs in fostering. Start your fostering journey today! 🎧

You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344822

🌟 Fostering February is here! 🌟This Fostering February each week we are going to focus on a different area of fostering,...
01/02/2025

🌟 Fostering February is here! 🌟

This Fostering February each week we are going to focus on a different area of fostering, from our foster carers, our support teams, families of foster carers, and the children we care for. We will bring you their stories in the form of our podcast, videos, blogs and more!

We hope their experiences inspire you—whether to explore fostering yourself or to share these uplifting stories with friends and family.

If you’d like to learn more about fostering, we would love to speak to you! Send us a message, visit our website, or simply comment ‘interested’ below.

Make this the year you foster! 💖

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Hear from Laura at NFA North West as she shares insights into the role of a Carer Recruitment Officer and how they provide essential support to our foster carers. #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #adoption #makethistheyearyoufoster

In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we welcome Hannah, SENCO and Educational Lead at National Fostering Group. She discusses her multifaceted role in providing educational support to foster carers and young people in care. Hannah shares insights on everything from managing educational challenges across different age groups to her career journey that led her to this vital work. She explains how the team helps prevent school exclusions, supports children with special educational needs, and assists with school refusal cases. Hannah also highlights the importance of collaborative relationships and tailored strategies to ensure every young person in foster care thrives. Tune in to learn more about the unique educational support foster carers receive at National Fostering Group and how it can make a significant difference in young people's lives. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344824 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

"You have to do it for the right reasons." Tune into the latest episode of Voices of Fostering, where fostering carer Travis, reveals the joys, challenges, and life lessons of caring for others. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16525302 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we sit down with Travis, a dedicated foster carer for nearly a decade. Travis shares his transformational journey from a monotonous corporate job to providing a loving and nurturing environment for children and teenagers in foster care. Hear about the emotional and rewarding experiences he's had, the challenges and misconceptions he's faced, and the incredible impact fostering has made on his life and the lives of the children he's cared for. If you're considering fostering, Travis's story is a heartwarming and insightful testimonial on the positive change it can bring. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16525302 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

Amy - Carrying on the Legacy
Amy - Carrying on the Legacy

Ever wondered what it's like to be a foster carer? Join us in this episode as we speak to Amy, who shares her 11-year journey of challenges and triumphs in fostering. Start your fostering journey today! 🎧 You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344822 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

Join us in this episode of Voices of Fostering as we talk with Amy, a foster carer with over 11 years of experience. Amy shares her inspiring journey into fostering, influenced by her family members Celia and Terry. She provides deep insights into the challenges and rewards of fostering, from turning around the lives of children and witnessing their growth and success.Learn about the support system available for foster carers and the touching stories of the many children Amy and her husband Steve have cared for. Whether you're considering fostering or just curious, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the transformative power of fostering. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344822 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

🌟 Meet Corrina, a dedicated foster carer sharing her journey of love and resilience through fostering. Discover her inspiring story in our latest podcast episode of Voices of Fostering. Tune in now! 🎧 You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344819 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing the stories of our foster carers in our Voices of Fostering podcast, and in this episode, we take you through a day in the life of a foster carer! Host Helen sits down with Corrina, a primary school teacher who, alongside her husband, began fostering during the pandemic. They are now providing long-term care to two boys attending senior school. In this episode, Corrina opens up about their motivations for fostering, the fostering process, and, most importantly, the everyday realities of life as a foster carer – from their morning routines to their bedtime rituals. This is a fantastic episode for anyone curious about the day-to-day life of fostering. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344819 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

Nazia - From Social Work to Fostering
Nazia - From Social Work to Fostering

This heartwarming podcast episode explores the importance of welcoming foster carers from all cultures and religions, helping ensure every child finds the care they need. You can listen to Nazia's episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast on all streaming platforms or via the link. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344829 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

Nazia - From Social Work to Fostering
Nazia - From Social Work to Fostering

Ever wondered what it takes to be a foster carer? Nazia shares her inspiring story and the journey from social worker to fostering. Learn how fostering not only changes children's lives but her own. ❤️ Tune in to our Voices of Fostering podcast on all streaming platforms or via this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/2087679/episodes/16344829

Have you caught the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast, with Carer Recruitment Officer Sarah? You can stream this episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/kEyN50UiarC #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

In this episode of Voices of Fostering, Helen interviews Sarah, a Carer Recruitment Officer, to shed light on the process of becoming a foster carer. Sarah explains her role in guiding applicants through the four-to-six-month journey, from initial contact to approval by a panel. She discusses common misconceptions about fostering, the importance of diverse backgrounds, and the comprehensive support systems in place for foster carers. Sarah also shares her personal experience of transitioning from cabin crew to fostering, emphasising the life-changing impact of fostering on children and young people. You can stream this episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/XC2950Ui94h #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips

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The National Fostering Group is the leading children’s services provider in the UK with children firmly at the heart of everything we do.

We have over two decades of experience in providing high-quality foster care and educational services to vulnerable children and young people, with the aim of providing them with a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn, grow and succeed.

Throughout our journey, we have joined forces with other established agencies, schools and residential homes, asking them to become part of our fostering family.

Want to learn more or be part of our family?