Foster for East Midlands Councils

Foster for East Midlands Councils Together, let's shape a brighter future for every child. Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Councils need you. Join us.

Foster for East Midlands represents local authority foster care across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. From March 2024, we are joining together for the first time to recruit more foster carers and improve your journey and the outcomes for the children you care for. We're offering prospective foster carers increased levels of support through the creation of a regionalised recruitment hub. We've com

mitted to sharing resources and knowledge to make the journey of becoming a foster carer work better for you. This will include enhanced support from our team of social workers, recruitment officers and experienced foster carers. Applicants will also be supported to access a bespoke training package so that you are ready and prepared for your new role. Fostering for us means you are helping children in your local area. As a non-profit organisation, we aim to place children with our own foster carers before contacting other agencies. All of our foster carers receive an exceptional benefits, support and training package.

👏 Corporate Leadership Team Shine at Darley Park Relay Supporting Fostering CampaignBig shout-out to the Corporate Leade...
17/06/2026

👏 Corporate Leadership Team Shine at Darley Park Relay Supporting Fostering Campaign

Big shout-out to the Corporate Leadership Team at Derby City Council for getting involved and looking fantastic in their baby blue “Foster for East Midlands Councils” t-shirts at the Hairy Helmet Relay on Friday 12th June 💙🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Finishing a brilliant 5th out of 16 teams!

While running, they helped raise awareness of fostering across the region, highlighting the importance of providing safe and supportive homes for children and young people across the East Midlands.

Well done to the team, including:
Emily Feenan
Suanne Lim
Gurmail Nizzer
Simon Aitken

A great effort, lots of energy, and a fantastic team spirit throughout 👏💙

Fostering isn’t what most people expect 💙You don’t need to own your home, be married, or have parenting experience to be...
15/06/2026

Fostering isn’t what most people expect 💙

You don’t need to own your home, be married, or have parenting experience to become a foster carer.

What you do need is time, patience, and the ability to provide a safe and supportive environment for a child or young person.

You’ll receive full training, financial support, and guidance every step of the way.

Find out more visit 👉 https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/ or call 03033 132 950

Find out more about fosteringInterested in fostering and want to know more? Come along to one of our upcoming informatio...
12/06/2026

Find out more about fostering

Interested in fostering and want to know more? Come along to one of our upcoming information events to find out what’s involved, ask questions, and speak to our team.

📅 Saturday 20 June | 11am–3pm
Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road, Nottingham, NG8 1FG
In person – drop in anytime

💻 Wednesday 24 June | 12noon–1pm
Join us online for our Zoom information session
Register your place here: https://secure.derby.gov.uk/forms/?formid=404

📅 Sunday 5 July | 1pm–3pm
Buxton Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6HX
In person – drop in anytime

For more information and all upcoming events, visit: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/
📞 Call 03033 132 950

How are young people helped by Supported Lodgings? For many, the transition into adulthood can feel overwhelming, especi...
11/06/2026

How are young people helped by Supported Lodgings?

For many, the transition into adulthood can feel overwhelming, especially without a strong support network.

Supported Lodgings helps provide stability and guidance for young people who may be:

✔ Leaving care
✔ Experiencing family breakdown
✔ At risk of homelessness
✔ New to the UK as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

By opening their homes, supported lodgings hosts can provide not only accommodation, but encouragement, routine, and a sense of belonging during an important stage of life.

Learn more about becoming a host with Foster for East Midlands Councils: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/supported-lodgings-explained

🌈 This Pride Month, we are celebrating the invaluable contribution LGBTQ+ foster carers make across Foster for East Midl...
10/06/2026

🌈 This Pride Month, we are celebrating the invaluable contribution LGBTQ+ foster carers make across Foster for East Midlands Councils while encouraging more people to consider whether fostering could be right for them.

There is no such thing as a “typical” foster carer – what matters is the ability to offer care, stability and support. Fostering is about helping children feel understood, valued and able to be themselves.

Come and meet our fostering recruitment team at these upcoming Pride events and find out more about making a difference through fostering:

📍 Chesterfield Pride, Saturday 13 June, 1pm–5pm
Stand Road Park, Chesterfield, S41 7JB (Entry fees apply)

📍 Pride in the Peaks, Saturday 27 June, 12pm–5pm
Hall Leys Park, Matlock, DE4 3SX

📍 Notts Pride, Saturday 25 July, 12pm–4pm
Sneinton Market, Gedling Street, Nottingham, NG1 1DS

📍 Derby Pride, Saturday 12 September, 12pm–5pm
Markeaton Park, Derby (Entry fees apply)

Read more here 👉https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/pride-month-2026-celebrating-diverse-foster-carers-and-inspiring-first-steps/

For more information on fostering call 03033 132 950

🌟 Carers Week 2026, 8–14 June Building Carer Friendly CommunitiesThis Carers Week, Foster for East Midlands Councils rec...
09/06/2026

🌟 Carers Week 2026, 8–14 June
Building Carer Friendly Communities

This Carers Week, Foster for East Midlands Councils recognises the incredible commitment of our foster carers across the region 💙

Foster carers provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people in care, while many also support others in their everyday lives, including family members, friends, and neighbours who rely on extra help. Caring can take many forms, and all of it makes a real difference.

Carers Week is a time to recognise, support and thank all unpaid carers, raise awareness of the challenges they may face, and highlight the support available across our communities.

For support as a carer more information is available:

Derbyshire carers can find out more here:
👉 https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/

Derby City carers can find out more here:
👉 https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/derby-carers

Nottinghamshire carers can find out more here:
👉 https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/adult-social-care/carers/support-for-carers

Nottingham City carers can find out more here:
👉 https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/support-if-you-care-or-look-after-someone/

Together, we can build communities where carers feel seen, supported and valued 💙

08/06/2026

Meet Isabella, a Foster Carer 💛

Isabella shares her experience of fostering and support care, mainly with babies and young children, and the incredible moments when a child begins to feel safe enough to move from survival mode into connection, trust, and thriving.

She also talks about the importance of attachment, and why forming strong, secure relationships is a vital part of helping children feel safe, valued, and understood.

If you’ve been inspired to foster, contact Foster for East Midlands Councils to find out more.

📞 Call: 03033 132 950
🌐 Visit: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/

Take the first step towards making a real difference in a child’s life 💛

Thinking about fostering? You can see us in our pop-up area at these upcoming events! Come along to learn more about fos...
05/06/2026

Thinking about fostering?

You can see us in our pop-up area at these upcoming events! Come along to learn more about fostering and meet our friendly team.

🏙️Find us out and about:
- Sunday 7 June, 11am to 4pm
The Big One, Family Fun Day at Chaddesden Park, Derby, DE21 6LA

- Saturday 13 June, 1pm to 5pm
Chesterfield Pride, Stand Road Park, Chesterfield, S41 7JB
(Entry fees apply to the event)

- Saturday 27 June, 12pm to 5pm
Pride in the Peaks, Hall Leys Park, Matlock DE4 3SX

Can’t make it this time?
Check out more of our upcoming events 👇 https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/events/ See less

04/06/2026

What is Supported Lodgings? 🏡

A safe home can change a young person’s future. 💛

Supported Lodgings gives young people aged 16-21 a safe place to stay, alongside guidance, encouragement and everyday life support from a trusted adult.

From learning to cook and manage money, to building confidence and preparing for work or education, you could help a young person take their next steps towards independence.

All you need is a spare room, a supportive home and the willingness to make a difference.

Full training, support and financial allowances are provided by Foster for East Midlands Councils, working across multiple regions and local authorities.

If you’ve ever thought, “Could I help?” then this could be your sign. Get in touch with us today:

📞 03033 132950

📧 [email protected]

Read more: https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/about-fostering/types/supported-lodging/

Together, we can help young people build brighter futures. ✨

🎉 What a busy and inspiring Foster Care Fortnight 2026! 🎉Over the past few weeks, we’ve enjoyed a fantastic programme of...
04/06/2026

🎉 What a busy and inspiring Foster Care Fortnight 2026! 🎉

Over the past few weeks, we’ve enjoyed a fantastic programme of activities, events and celebrations across the East Midlands. From foster carer gatherings and family fun days to information events and community activities, it’s been wonderful to come together, share experiences and celebrate fostering.

A huge thank you to all our foster carers who joined us throughout the fortnight. Your support, dedication and commitment to local children and young people are at the heart of everything we do, and it was great to have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the difference you make every day.

Take a look back at some of the highlights from this year’s Foster Care Fortnight 👇

https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/news-blog/2026/2026-foster-care-fortnight-highlights/

💙 Thank you for being part of our fostering community.

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