Fostering news

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Maisie, aged 5 – a special little girl in need of respite care.

Attend our upcoming event to find our more about fostering during LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2025

Cumbria Fostering launches a campaign this month to raise awareness of a need for foster carers and Homestays providers for refugee children seeking sanctuary in the UK who need a safe, caring place to call home.

Foster carers across parts of the North-West are celebrating the opportunity to join the ground-breaking Mockingbird model, now available through local council fostering programmes in Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness.