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Can a divorcee foster?

Foster carers come from many different backgrounds and a carer’s relationship status does not determine whether you can become a foster parent. 

Being a LGBTQ foster carer with Fostering to Inspire

Given the ongoing demand for foster parents, and the increased recognition that LGBTQ people can meet this demand, we are constantly on the lookout for willing foster carer applicants from this community.

Why Black foster carers are important to us

Fostering to Inspire is a diverse fostering agency that offers support to children from different backgrounds, and this is the same for our foster carers.

Diversity in Foster Care

Here at Fostering to Inspire we are an inclusive organisation that promotes diversity within foster care.

Fostering in Wakefield at Christmas

We have come up with some achievable advice to help foster carers provide the best Christmas they can for their foster children.

How do I become a foster carer?

Taking the step to become a foster parent is a major commitment that needs to be handled properly. You may have all the information required to make an informed decision, but what next?

Blog on Fostering in West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire has a huge range of attractions for adults and children alike. The region offers vibrant cities, a rich heritage and glorious countryside which is renowned throughout the UK and overseas. 

Foster carer shares her thoughts

Lesley has recently been approved as a new foster carer for Fostering to Inspire. Read her thoughts on making the decision to foster and what she is looking forward to. If you are thinking about fostering why not take the first step like Lesley, and let Fostering to Inspire help you along the way.

Embrace ethnicity and diversity

In August 2017, The Times newspaper printed a sensationalised article about a young Christian child being 'forcibly' placed with Muslim foster carers.  This article has since been rightly discredited by an independent inquiry which highlighted the value of Muslim foster carers and the care and commitment that was shown to the 5-year old child placed in their care.

Providing the perfect fostering Christmas

What is a perfect Christmas?  What does Christmas mean to you?  It means so many different things to so many people and looked after children are no different.  Just think back to your own childhood and remember the special, quirky things that made Christmas so special...

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