Fostering in Dudley

15/04/2026

📢 Do you know what private fostering is?

It’s when a child under 16 (or under 18 if they have a disability) lives with someone who isn’t a close relative for 28 days or more.

Many people don’t realise they’re in a private fostering arrangement — which means some children may miss out on important support.

Together, we can help keep children in Dudley safe and supported 💛

24/03/2026

Dudley’s Mayor and Mayoress encourage people to consider fostering - https://councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/dudleys-mayor-and-mayoress-encourage-people-to-consider-fostering

09/02/2026

💖 Love is in the air this February… and it starts at home 💖

For children and young people in Dudley, a caring home is where love is felt most every single day.

Fostering isn’t about grand gestures — it’s about the everyday moments. The laughs, the support, the stability, and knowing someone is always there.

This month of love, could you share yours in a way that changes a life?

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need space in your home and room in your heart.

Start your fostering journey with Dudley today.

📩 Message us to find out more, visit
🌐 www.fosteringindudley.org.uk or call 01384 815833

21/01/2026

Make 2026 the Year You Make a Difference 💙

Have you ever thought about fostering?

In Dudley, there are children and young people who need safe, caring homes — and you could be the person who changes their life.

Fostering isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being patient, supportive, and willing to open your heart and home. Whether it’s short-term, long-term, or supporting teenagers, every foster carer makes a real difference.

✨ In 2026, take the step that could change a child’s future — and yours.
✨ Training, support, and guidance provided every step of the way.
✨ Open to individuals, couples, families, and people from all walks of life.

Visit www.fosteringindudley.org.uk or call us on 01384 815833

22/12/2025

✨ As the year draws to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported fostering in Dudley this year. Whether this season is one of celebration or reflection for you, we’re wishing you a peaceful and positive end to the year.

13/10/2025

💜 Children of Foster Carers Week | Celebrating Foster Families 💜

This week (13 – 19 October 2025), we’re celebrating Children of Foster Carers Week – a special time to shine a spotlight on the amazing children and young people who are such an important part of fostering families. 🌟

Growing up in a fostering household isn’t always easy – it asks for patience, kindness, and understanding. But the children of foster carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe, welcome, and part of the family.

👉 We want to say a huge thank you to all the children of foster carers across Dudley. Your support, compassion, and friendship make an incredible difference. You are at the heart of fostering families, and this week is all about celebrating you. 💜

12/10/2025

💜 Kinship Care Week 💜

As Kinship Care Week comes to a close, we want to take this moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every kinship carer.

Your dedication, love, and resilience do not go unnoticed. You step in at times of great need, providing children with stability, belonging, and the chance to grow up surrounded by family and love. 🌿✨

While this week has been about shining a spotlight on kinship carers, please know that your contribution is valued and appreciated all year round. Every day, you are making an extraordinary difference. 💜

11/10/2025

Today we share the heartfelt story of a kinship carer couple who stepped up for their nieces and nephew back in 2017:

🗣 *“We became kinship carers to our two nieces and nephew back in 2017, when they were just 5, 8, and 10 years old. Overnight, our quiet home of two became a bustling family of five — and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

It hasn’t always been easy. There have been many challenges along the way, and it hasn’t been all fun and fairytales. We've faced our share of tough times, but through it all, our focus has always been the same: giving the children a safe, loving, stable home.

One of the greatest rewards has been witnessing the children experience things for the very first time — their joy, wonder, and excitement are moments we will never forget. And we hope those memories stay with them too.

Two of the children have now grown up and moved on with their lives. They’ve told us it’s because of us that they’ve become the people they are today. Hearing that means everything — it reminds us that we’ve truly made a difference.

We still have one of our nieces with us, and we’re now looking into applying for a Special Guardianship Order (SGO).

Being kinship carers has been a journey of love, growth, and resilience. And despite the ups and downs, it’s one we’re incredibly proud to be on.”* 💜

Kinship carers like this show extraordinary love and commitment, making a lifelong difference in the lives of children. 🌿✨

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

💜 Kinship Care Week – Day 5 💜

Today we share the incredible story of a kinship carer who has been caring for her great nieces for the past 14 years:

🗣 *“I have been a Kinship carer for the past 14 years, on my own, a single Mum if you like.
I gave up my full time job to care for my 3 great nieces, at the time they were 4, 3 and 2 years old. I took the girls in an emergency situation and had to make this decision very quickly.

I can honestly say it has been the most challenging but rewarding time of my life. Life has seen very big highs but also very big lows. Behavioural, emotional and educational challenges to name a few, but to know they have had a loving stable home life with as much normality as possible, taking great family holidays or playing games at home, such fun and great memories, hopefully will stick with them forever.

2 girls who are still with me now are thriving. If I had to do it now, I would take the same task on in a heartbeat.”* 💜

Kinship carers like this show extraordinary love, resilience, and commitment every day. Their role is critical in giving children stability, belonging, and the chance to thrive. 🌿✨

09/10/2025

This week, we’ve been shining a light on the incredible role of kinship carers — and spreading the word even further!

Our very own Becky joined Black Country Radio to talk about Kinship Care Week, sharing why kinship care is so important and celebrating the amazing carers who step up to give children love, stability, and family when it’s needed most. 💜

Listen here -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGDYFqPsNKR5yDXEbcEmxkaMQNdZZw-E/view

We’re so proud to raise awareness in our community and give kinship carers the recognition they truly deserve. 🌿