Foster care9 hrs ago'One heck of a rollercoaster' - foster carers urged to come forwardWith Northern Ireland seeing record numbers of children in care, more foster carers are needed.9 hrs ago5 days agoBackpacks have essentials for young people in careThe scheme provides youngsters who suddenly go into care in East Yorkshire with basic provisions.5 days ago23 Oct 2026Teddy bear hunt to promote benefits of fosteringThe Family Placement Service has 15 bears in locations across the island for people to find.23 Oct 202619 Oct 2026'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.19 Oct 202618 Oct 2026Teddy bear appeal has 'exceeded' expectationsPlymouth City Council says it has received about 300 bears and hopes to beat a target of 550.18 Oct 202615 Oct 2026'People talk themselves out of fostering'Amy and James Goldsbrough-Vernon say becoming foster carers has been challenging but "rewarding". 15 Oct 20265 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 2026...
