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: 30 Jun 2025
Discover Ahmed and Sameera's journey in Supported Lodgings fostering. Learn about fostering, support, and making a difference in young lives
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- Fostering Stories
How becoming a Supported Lodgings carer changed my outlook with Maria
Published: 30 Jun 2025
Discover Maria's inspiring journey in Supported Lodgings fostering. Learn about fostering, support, and making a difference in young lives
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- Fostering Stories
Feeling part of the family through Short Breaks with Chris
Published: 30 Jun 2025
Learn how short breaks support children with disabilities and their families
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- Fostering Stories
Still loving Supported Lodgings after six years with Andy and Melanie
Published: 30 Jun 2025
Find out about their 6-year journey as Supported Lodgings carers, and how they remain dedicated to helping young people transition to adulthood.
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- Fostering Stories
Why opening my home to a young person changed my life with Rita
Published: 30 Jun 2025
Rita shares her rewarding experience as a supported lodgings carer. Discover how fostering has brought joy, purpose, and new energy into her life.
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- Fostering Stories
What the Fostering Assessment really feels like with Emma and Karin
Published: 30 Jun 2025
Discover Emma and Karin's journey into fostering. From the initial application to the rewarding experiences with foster children.
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- Fostering Stories
Growing, Learning, and Laughing with Supported Lodgings
Published: 30 Jun 2025
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- Fostering Stories
Life as a parent carer and the impact of Short Breaks with Debbie
Published: 30 Jun 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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