Foster Care Fortnight 2024
Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign that raises awareness of fostering and encourages more people to consider becoming foster carers.
It celebrates the role foster carers play in transforming children’s lives and highlights the urgent need for more fostering households across the UK.
Why Foster Care Fortnight matters
During Foster Care Fortnight, organisations share stories, information and events to help people learn more about fostering and what it involves.
It’s an opportunity to challenge misconceptions, hear real experiences, and understand the difference a stable family home can make.
How you can take part
Read and share fostering stories
Talk to friends and family about fostering
Attend a local event or online session (where available)
If you’re curious, make an enquiry — there’s no obligation
Why we need more foster carers
There is an ongoing shortage of foster carers across the UK. More children need fostering homes each year, and stable placements depend on enough families stepping forward. If you have space in your home and room in your life, you could be part of the solution.
Explore fostering
Types of foster care: https://homefindingandfostering.co.uk/types-of-foster-care
Starting your fostering journey: https://homefindingandfostering.co.uk/starting-my-fostering-journey
FAQs: https://homefindingandfostering.co.uk/your-questions-answered
Interested in fostering in Kent?
Get in touch
Phone: 01622 765646
Email: duty@homefindingandfostering.co.uk
Or use our contact form: https://homefindingandfostering.co.uk/contact-us
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