Foster care7 days agoI should be dead or in prison - now I'm reunited with the teacher who changed my lifeSam Gardner was in foster care when he met a teacher who made him believe in himself.7 days ago8 days agoReuniting with the teacher who changed my lifeSam Gardner was in foster care when he met a teacher who he said made him believe in himself.8 days ago7 Sept 2026'I turned my pain into purpose to become a beauty queen'Charlotte Levy, the reigning Miss Northampton, wants to help other young women leaving care.7 Sept 202630 Aug 2026'We are not the undeserving poor of the Victorian era'Young adult care-leavers have a death rate about four times higher than the general population.30 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Foster carers praise Dolly Parton's book schemeThe singer's Imagination Library provides books for children up to age five across the world.27 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Young care leavers dying early a 'national tragedy'Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals.25 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Foster carers retire after 30 years and 45 kidsJacqui and Malcolm, from Gateshead, say trust, empathy and humour are the secrets of a happy home.22 Aug 202617 Aug 2026'Foster mum's the reason I'm off to top university'Olivia Ojemen, went into the care system aged 16, but is now off to study biomedical science.17 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Children's homes managers quit as one closed downA charity that runs a number of children's homes in Somerset is terminating its contract. 5 Aug 2026...
