Stories and News
Teaming up with John Lewis...
Tuesday 17 January 2023
We've partnered with John Lewis the creators of the viral video 'The Beginner', to hold a range of drop-in events.
Celebrating achievements in 2022
Thursday 05 January 2023
In 2022 we celebrated some amazing stories and achievements from a wide range of foster carers. From new foster carers to some who were retiring after 40 plus years! We look forward to more special recognition awards in 2023!
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.
2022 Children's Christmas Parties
Monday 12 December 2022
This December we welcomed nearly 900 children and foster carers to St George’s Hall and Anfield for our annual Children’s Christmas parties.
"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!
Children's 'Stand by me' art exhibition
Saturday 01 October 2022
On Wednesday 28th September, we were delighted to launch our 'Stand by me' art exhibition at the Liverpool Parish Church!
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.
Caribbean Cooking Classes
Thursday 21 July 2022
Our Wellbeing and Cooking Course is a 6 week course for foster carers to focus on wellbeing, come together as a group, and make some new and different recipes for all the family to try!
Fathers 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.
Fathers 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.
Alan's Story - Fostering as a family
Friday 17 June 2022
For Fathers Day 2022, 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.
"I want them to look back and think 'I was loved for those few months'"
Thursday 16 June 2022
Kim and Ian told us how they've been privileged to foster 18 babies over the years and have even become godparents for some of them!
"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.
Foster Care Fortnight 2022
Monday 09 May 2022
Foster Care Fortnight (9th-22nd May) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the transformational power of foster care and to celebrate the fostering community.
'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 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.
Maria's Story - Seeing the Difference
Wednesday 30 June 2021
Maria remembers a key fostering moment that made her realise the amazing difference she's made, that makes everything worthwhile.
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.
Why We Care
Thursday 13 May 2021
During Foster Care Fortnight™ (10-21st May) we have been sharing stories, quotes, messages of thanks, and even our best dance moves, to raise awareness and spread the word about the rewards of fostering and our need for more foster carers in Liverpool.
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 2021, 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 care 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.
Phil's Blog - Fostering and Lockdown
Tuesday 05 January 2021
I wonder what you’ve missed most in ‘Lockdown’? Whatever your situation, I’m sure your life has been limited over the last year. Until that child came to live with us, he had lived in a permanent “lockdown". I know my family made a difference to his life.
"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 Saeid's Story
Wednesday 25 November 2020
Lynne and Saeid have been fostering for 7 and a half years and during that time they have looked after 16 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
3 years ago 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 the best start?
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.”
2019 Christmas Party
Wednesday 04 December 2019
On the 4th December over 500 Liverpool children and their foster carers attended the impressive St George’s Hall for another evening of festive fun!
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'
Foster carers lead recruitment drive
Thursday 21 March 2019
On Thursday 28th March, a special round-table conference with partners and stakeholders such as children’s organisations including the NSPCC, is being held at the Town Hall.
Linda’s story
Thursday 21 March 2019
Linda shares her heart-warming experiences of fostering a sibling group of three teenagers from Angola.
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.
Liverpool children’s Christmas party
Monday 03 December 2018
On the 28th November, around 600 Liverpool children and young people and their foster carers attended the impressive St George’s Hall for an evening of festive fun!
Foster children dream big for Giants
Tuesday 02 October 2018
Dozens of looked-after young people from Liverpool and their carers will be having a picnic with the Giants on Friday 5 October - on specially created blankets adorned with their hopes and aspirations for the future.