Fostering news

Cumbria shines a light on kinship carers during Kinship Care Week 2026

The inspiring stories of a Whitehaven kinship care family and a Barrow couple who became special guardians for a little boy they previously fostered are among those being celebrated as Cumbria marks Kinship Care Week 2026 and recognises the vital role kinship carers and special guardians play in children's lives.

1 October 2026

“Don’t rule yourself out”: Cumbria Fostering Launches 2026 Campaign to Debunk Myths

This January, Cumbria Fostering is launching a county-wide initiative to challenge the misconceptions that prevent potential carers from stepping forward.

19 January 2026

Take the First Step into Fostering in 2026 – Join a Cumbria Fostering Information Event

If you’ve ever thought about fostering but aren’t quite sure where to begin, attending a Cumbria Fostering information event is the perfect first step.

9 January 2026

Foster Carers take leading role in This is Fostering

To mark Foster Care Fortnight, Cumbria Fostering is launching a new film featuring foster carers from across the county.

10 May 2026

Cumbria Fostering marks LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2026 with call for more LGBTQ+ foster carers

Now’s the time for LGBTQ+ people across Cumbria to consider fostering, as Cumbria Fostering supports the launch of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2026, running from Monday (2 March).

25 February 2026

New Year, New Purpose

Fostering is life-changing—not just for the child, but for you too. It offers the chance to make a lasting impact, to give a child stability, and to help them thrive. Yet, many people hesitate because of common myths surrounding fostering. Let’s bust a few!

9 January 2026

Cumbria Fostering supports National Supported Lodgings Week to help young people find stability and independence

Cumbria Fostering is proud to support the first-ever National Supported Lodgings Week, taking place from 9 to 16 November 2025.

10 November 2025

Cumbria Fostering marks Children of Foster Carers Week

As part of Children of Foster Carers Week (13 to 19 October), Cumbria Fostering is shining a light on the incredible contribution that birth children make to fostering families — and the lasting positive impact fostering can have on their lives.

14 October 2025

Could you change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer?

A foster carer from West Cumbria is encouraging others to find out more about fostering by attending a local event, as part of a new Cumbria Fostering campaign launched this week.

12 October 2025

Cumbrian vicar shares his kinship care journey for Kinship Care Week 2025

A Cumbrian vicar is sharing his story this October to mark Kinship Care Week 2025 (6–12 October) and raise awareness of the vital role kinship carers play in children’s lives.

4 October 2025

Cumbria Fostering & Adoption Welcomes LGBTQ+ Carers During Pride Month

As Pride Month unfolds across the UK, Cumbria Fostering & Adoption is encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider becoming foster carers or adoptive parents.

5 June 2025

Cumbria Fostering shines a light on ‘the power of relationships’ this Foster Care Fortnight

This Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May), Cumbria Fostering is calling on local people to consider fostering by sharing the stories of our incredible foster carers in a new short film.

10 May 2025

Cumbrian teenager finds her voice in writing competition

One of our incredibly talented care experienced teenagers Siân, has been shortlisted as one of the winners in a national creative writing competition for children and young people in care.

2 May 2025