Stories and News
Celebrating children of foster carers
Friday 11 October 2024
During October, we’re celebrating the voices and stories of the incredible children of foster carers, highlighting the crucial role they play in fostering families!
Our daughter is the reason we became a fostering family
Wednesday 09 October 2024
Throughout October we’re shining a light on children of foster carers and the vital role they play in welcoming children into their home. Foster carers Victoria and Philip shared how their daughters were central to their decision to foster.
"I think what my mum and dad did was fantastic."
Wednesday 09 October 2024
Throughout October we’re shining a light on children of foster carers and the vital role they play in welcoming children into their home. Social Worker Helen shared how growing up in a fostering family made a positive impact to her life.
Georgina and Vincent's Story
Thursday 29 August 2024
"I wish we'd taken that first step sooner because we've had absolutely the best year of our lives."
Abbie's Story
Monday 12 August 2024
Fostering babies has given Abbie more freedom to spend time with her own family.
Who are Foster4?
Monday 12 August 2024
We have come together with 7 other Local Authorities to form an exciting Foster4 collaboration!
June Short Breaks Carer
Tuesday 18 June 2024
June tells us about her experiences providing short breaks care to children with additional needs and disabilities.
Ian and Toni's Story
Monday 17 June 2024
Ian and Toni have been fostering for 18 years and they shared their experiences with us at our last information event.
Can you work and foster?
Monday 10 June 2024
If you are wondering whether you can work and foster the simple answer is YES!
Foster4 launch at Chester Zoo
Thursday 06 June 2024
Find out all about the benefits of our new collaboration as part of Foster4
Karen's Story
Friday 26 April 2024
'They came for 4 weeks and stayed for 12 years'
'Any of us' film wins award
Friday 22 March 2024
Prestigious award for “Any of Us” council fostering film project.
Erika's Story
Friday 08 March 2024
"They've been able to experience the magic of childhood without the burdens they may have previously faced."
Victoria's Story
Monday 26 February 2024
"After 13 years, the excitement that you feel when a little one comes into your home doesn’t fade."
Lesley's Story
Friday 19 January 2024
"My career has been everything for me, but since having a foster child, my priorities have totally changed and I’m enjoying watching him grow and flourish into a good person."
When is the right time to start fostering?
Friday 05 January 2024
There is no ‘perfect’ time to start the fostering process. Life comes with uncertainty and changes, but here are a few things you may want to consider when starting your fostering journey.
The benefits of respite care
Thursday 14 December 2023
Nicola told us about her experiences as a respite carer and how it fits around her life.
Any of us
Thursday 19 October 2023
Our new film ‘Any of us’ follows the journey of three very different foster carers alongside Chloe's journey into foster care. Showing that anyone has the potential to make a difference to a child’s life
Claire's Story
Tuesday 17 October 2023
At our recent information event Claire told us how she fits fostering alongside working and how she's been able to progress from respite fostering to caring for children on a longer term basis.
"It was the most life-changing experience"
Sunday 03 September 2023
Isabelle speaks with foster carer Phil about her life-changing experiences growing up in care
Chereece and Grant's Story
Wednesday 09 August 2023
As a 29 and 26 year old couple, Chereece and Grant initially thought they were too young to foster, until they attended one of our information events.
Celebrating Lynn and Saied after 10 years of fostering
Thursday 08 June 2023
We celebrate Lynn and Saied's achievements as they reach the end of their time fostering. Read Lynn's reflections.
Tina and Ashley's Story
Thursday 25 May 2023
Tina and Ashley have fostered babies and toddlers since 2018. They tell us about their experience as baby carers.
Reflecting on 50 years of fostering!
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Sue has dedicated her whole life to helping vulnerable babies, children and families. She shared her thoughts about fostering 415 babies and children over the last 50 years!
Respite carers Heather and Andrew share their story
Saturday 13 May 2023
Heather and Andrew have been fostering with Liverpool for 15 months and have started their journey as respite foster carers. Here’s their story so far…
It’s the most beautiful thing in life you can do
Friday 12 May 2023
Safinah started fostering in September 2022 and shares what caring for 3- and 6-year-old siblings has been like so far!
Myth Busting Q&A with foster carers David and Phil
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Foster carers Phil and David help us bust some common myths about fostering!
5 Questions to ask before becoming a foster carer
Wednesday 01 March 2023
If you can answer yes to most of these questions then you would make an amazing foster carer!
The greatest gift is "seeing a child achieve beyond their dreams"
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Foster carer Alison tells us about the amazing achievements of the young person she has cared for over the last six years.
The greatest gift is feeling like you belong
Friday 16 December 2022
Kristian shares his story of growing up in care and how the love, care and attention from his foster carers have helped him in life.
"It’s beyond words when you have really helped a child"
Friday 28 October 2022
Claire and Andy were recently nominated for a special recognition award by their fostering social worker Elaine. We loved hearing why they are so passionate about fostering.
Jamie's Story - Growing up as part of a fostering family
Wednesday 05 October 2022
Jaime tells us his story on how being part of a foster family has had such a positive impact on his life!
Sarah and Kevin - The rewards of fostering
Monday 08 August 2022
It's been 8 months since Sarah and Kevin welcomed 8 and 10 year old sisters into their home. They share their early fostering experiences and tell us why it's the little things mean so much.
Father's Day - Dom's Story
Thursday 23 June 2022
Dom tells us how fostering has changed his family's life for the better and how rewarding it is to be able to positively affect a child's life.
Alan's Story - Fostering as a family
Friday 17 June 2022
For Father's Day, we spoke to foster carer Alan about fostering as a family from his point of view. Including why he was reluctant at first, and how the reality has been completely different to what he expected.
Father's Day - Alan's Story
Friday 17 June 2022
Alan had considered fostering for many years, but it wasn't until he met his partner Heather and they became foster carers, that he had his first experience of looking after children.
People are surprised when I say I'm a foster carer
Tuesday 24 May 2022
David has been fostering with us for a year, but he said sometimes people are surprised this is possible as a single, gay, male.
Stand By Me
Monday 09 May 2022
See the wonderful entries to our STAND BY ME Children's Art competition, which will be brought to life by a local artist and displayed across the city for everyone to see how brilliant they are!
I didn't plan on fostering siblings, but it's the best decision I've ever made!
Wednesday 23 March 2022
When Jacquie became a foster carer four years ago, she didn't plan on caring for siblings. She tells us why saying yes to fostering three sibling sisters is the best decision she's ever made.
Our first year as a fostering family
Thursday 27 January 2022
Amra and Tahir reflect on their fostering experiences, a year following their approval. They share their thoughts on the assessment process and the rewards and challenges during their first year.
Small Milestones Are The Best Gift
Tuesday 21 December 2021
Foster carer Julia tells us what Christmas is like caring for a 6 year old boy with special needs
Christmas Through A Child's Eyes
Monday 20 December 2021
Foster carer Pip tells us about everything she's looking forward to for her first Christmas looking after a 9 year old boy.
Fostering At Christmas - Nicola's Story
Saturday 18 December 2021
After developing a close bond with a 15 year old who is currently in residential care, Nicola invited her to stay for Christmas.
Nurturing course is a hit!
Tuesday 02 November 2021
We're currently running a 10 week Nurturing course for some of our foster carers and we're delighted to have such positive feedback.
Despite the goodbyes, it’s the best thing I've ever done
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Paula has been fostering babies for over 16 years. She recently shared her experience and told us why despite the goodbyes, it’s the best thing she’s ever done.
First day at a new school for a fostered kid
Tuesday 31 August 2021
A foster carer shares a story of a child's first day at a new school, and their insights into ways of helping a child feel less anxious or worried about the 'big day',
Debbie and Dot's Story - Fostering firsts
Monday 05 July 2021
Deb and Dot reflect on the equal joy and heartache of experiencing 'firsts' both for them and the 3 siblings they foster
Stephen's Story - Believing in teenagers
Monday 05 July 2021
Steven told us how he feels about fostering teenagers, and why his support and belief means so much to them as at such a crucial age.
The Importance of Play
Thursday 17 June 2021
Liverpool foster carer Hayley shares her experiences of using play therapy to help an 8 year old boy explore and express his emotions.
Fostering Siblings
Wednesday 21 April 2021
Tony and his wife Debbie started fostering in 2017, when their own children were 9, 8 and 6. They currently look after two siblings and a baby, so have lots of experiences to share about fostering siblings and the role of their own children.
What about your own children?
Monday 12 April 2021
Foster Carer Phil blogs about the role of birth children within a fostering family.
Finding My Fur-Ever Friend
Thursday 01 April 2021
16-year-old Katy has lived with her foster carer Debbie for nearly 4 years. Katy shares a beautifully written story about finding Jake, her 'Fur-Ever' friend.
Phil's Blog - World Book Day
Thursday 04 March 2021
On World Book Day, fostering Phil shares his thoughts about famous book characters and why we identify with them so much. "Until we started fostering, I’d never realised how many of our literary and film heroes don’t live with their Mum and Dad."
LGBT Fostering
Thursday 25 February 2021
During Pride Month, we share a blog from a same-sex fostering couple, as a reminder that all foster children need is to be part of a loving family in a safe and happy home.
Love makes all the difference
Friday 12 February 2021
On Valentines, we wanted to share some wonderful, heart warming (& breaking!) letters from some of our children and young people to their foster carers and to themselves.
How one weekend turned into something very special
Thursday 28 January 2021
Chris and Amanda have been fostering with Liverpool for 7 months, and what started out as a weekend respite care during lockdown has developed into something much more than anyone could have imagined.
Sister's shine with determination and passion
Thursday 14 January 2021
With the support of their foster carers, sisters Chloe and Jenna have overcome many challenges, and they are now pursuing futures in things they are passionate about.
I was a bit nervous about meeting him
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Some lovely thoughts from the Mum of a foster carer, who remembers the first Christmas when their foster child came to visit.
We got our first Christmas all wrong!
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Phil tell's us why they got their first Christmas as a foster family wrong and how now it’s become a tradition to consider the ‘true meaning of Christmas’.
You can be their anchor
Tuesday 01 December 2020
During Donna’s 10 years fostering she has seen children progress and feel more safe, secure and happy because of the routine, consistency and stability she has been able to provide.
Lynn and Saied's Story
Wednesday 25 November 2020
Lynn and Saied have been fostering for ten years and during that time they have looked after over twenty babies, siblings and teenagers as well as children on an emergency basis.
Change a future - Katlin's Story
Tuesday 17 November 2020
When Katlin first went into foster care she felt embarrassed and only told her best friend. Katlin told us how different she feels now, and how being fostered has helped her achieve what she wanted in life.
Caring for Black and Mixed Heritage Children
Wednesday 14 October 2020
In Black History Month, Foster carer Alison shared with us how she proactively encourages Elle to feel positive and proud of her ethnic and cultural background.
Outstanding exam results for Ana!
Tuesday 13 October 2020
Ana arrived in the U.K. as a 12 year old unaccompanied asylum seeker, with her two sisters. After finding the perfect foster carer and home with Linda, Ana has passed all her GCSE’s with outstanding results!
BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour speaks to Alison
Thursday 08 October 2020
Liverpool Foster Carer, Alison, speaks to BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour about her experiences and fostering achievements as a wheelchair user
Sons and Daughters Month
Thursday 01 October 2020
Anna gives a very honest and inspiring account of what it's like to be the daughter of foster carers!
Fostering siblings during lockdown
Thursday 01 October 2020
Pip previously thought that being single, working full time and not owning her own property would all be barriers to fostering. She is now an amazing foster carer to three siblings!
Foster carer follows in Mum’s Footsteps
Thursday 24 September 2020
Tony and Vicky thought about fostering for a long time, because of the experiences they had whilst Tony’s Mum was a foster carer. Now they share their own experiences as a new foster family.
"Our first year as foster carers"
Wednesday 05 August 2020
Vicky and Gary had known that wanted to foster for 10 years and that when they did, it would be about finding the right time. 9 months into fostering, Vicky shared her thoughts and experiences with us.
Change a future - Bianca's Story
Wednesday 13 May 2020
As a 19 year old on the cusp of an exciting future at University, Bianca is now able to pursue her dreams and realise her potential, because of the opportunities being fostered gave to her.
Fostering During a Pandemic!
Friday 08 May 2020
Becoming foster carers is without a doubt both exciting and nerve wracking under normal circumstances, but when Coronavirus and lockdown arrived, this added a whole other dimension to Tony and Vicky’s new role as foster carers!
5 top tips from a new foster carer
Tuesday 03 March 2020
These top 5 tips from Vicky, one of our new foster carers, give you an insight into what fostering can be like during the first year.
I welcome them all equally with my heart
Thursday 20 February 2020
When it comes to cultural differences, Amina says to her “Children are children.” All you need is space in your heart and in your home" - Amina.
Could you give a baby a loving home?
Thursday 12 December 2019
Over the last 14 years fostering with Liverpool, Peter and Gaynor have looked after 67 babies, and have found it really rewarding. Peter told us, “It's something you can put 100% of yourself into, and get 100% and more back.”
Reflective Fostering with NSPCC
Tuesday 24 September 2019
Liverpool City Council Fostering Service are the first in the North West to offer a 'Reflective Fostering' course, in partnership with NSPCC.
From MADLUG with Love
Tuesday 25 June 2019
1000 bags were donated for children in care from MADLUG. We'll be delighted to distribute the bags with their powerful, positive message 'You are incredible'
Alison's story
Wednesday 20 March 2019
Alison’s inspirational story shows us that disabled foster carers have huge potential, and that the most important thing about being a good foster carer and achieving success, is the love and support you can offer to a child.
Phil’s story
Wednesday 12 December 2018
Phil is married with two birth children and has been fostering since 2010. With his wife, he's fostered some respite and short term placements, but all his current foster children have been with them for over two years.