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What is Fostering?

Hull Fostering is part of Hull City Council, which means we’re not for profit, and we put children first in everything we do.

Fostering means opening your home and your heart to a child or young person who cannot live with their birth family. Foster carers provide safety, stability, and care during some of the most important moments in a child’s life.

Fostering doesn't always mean a long-term commitment, it can include -

  • caring for days or months during key transitions
  • ongoing care until adulthood
  • when a child needs immediate, short-term support
  • supporting young parents and their babies
  • giving other foster carers or families a break

"Living with my foster family has been really fun. We go on trips to the trampoline park and have movie nights. I feel safe and happy here."

Fostering stories

National drive to find 10,000 more foster homes

The government has set out a renewed national push to recruit up to 10,000 more foster families across England as part of wider reforms to children’s social care.

What this means for Hull

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There are many ways you can contact us -

Find us

Kenworthy House
George Street
Hull
HU1 3DT

Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm

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