Fostering Stories is a blog that shares real-life experiences from people involved in fostering. You’ll hear directly from foster carers, children and young people in care, support workers, and council staff.
Each story offers a unique point of view. Whether it’s a foster carer’s journey, the experience of a young person in care, or the insight of someone working behind the scenes, these voices show what fostering is really like. The stories are honest, emotional, and inspiring. They highlight both the challenges and the rewards of fostering.
By sharing these real experiences, we aim to build understanding, celebrate strength and resilience, and help more people learn about fostering and the positive impact it can have.
Blending Supported Lodgings with family life with Sameera and Ahmed
Published: 3 Jul 2025
Sameera and Ahmed support young asylum seekers through Supported Lodgings, blending care, culture, and family life.
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- Fostering Stories
How becoming a Supported Lodgings carer changed my outlook with Maria
Published: 3 Jul 2025
Maria found purpose as a Supported Lodgings carer, learning patience, connection, and joy through supporting young adults.
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- Fostering Stories
Feeling part of the family through Short Breaks with Chris
Published: 3 Jul 2025
Chris, 17, enjoys Short Breaks with carers Bill and Maggie, gaining independence and becoming part of their loving family.
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- Fostering Stories
Still loving Supported Lodgings after six years with Andy and Melanie
Published: 3 Jul 2025
After six years, Andy & Melanie still love Supported Lodgings, helping young people grow in confidence, skills, and independence.
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- Fostering Stories
Why opening my home to a young person changed my life with Rita
Published: 3 Jul 2025
Rita found joy, purpose, and companionship as a Supported Lodgings carer, helping young people while enriching her own life.
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- Fostering Stories
What the Fostering Assessment really feels like with Emma and Karin
Published: 3 Jul 2025
Emma and Karin found the fostering assessment deeply personal, reflective, and enriching, like therapy that brought them closer.
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- Fostering Stories
Life as a parent carer and the impact of Short Breaks with Debbie
Published: 3 Jul 2025
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- Fostering Stories
Growing, Learning, and Laughing with Supported Lodgings
Published: 2 Jul 2025
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- Fostering Stories
Get in touch
Learn more about our regional work at the Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) website.
Call 0300 131 2797 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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