There’s a saying we’ve been thinking about a lot lately here at Hull Fostering: “Ships that wait for the perfect winds never sail.” And it couldn’t be more true of fostering.
Because if everyone waited until they had the perfect house, the perfect job, the perfect savings account, the perfect moment — we wouldn’t have any foster carers. And our children? They’d be the ones left drifting.
But what if, instead of waiting for the perfect conditions, you just started sailing?
What if you got curious? Asked a few questions? Had a quiet word with someone who’s done it? What if you opened up a chat — no pressure, no expectations — and just explored what fostering might look like for you?
Because Hull’s full of the kind of people we need.
Kind, funny, warm, grounded, busy, no-nonsense types.
Parents. Teachers. TA’s. Teaching assistants. Taxi drivers. Warehouse workers. Mums, nans, stepdads, neighbours.
People who already make an extraordinary difference — without even realising it.
You might be someone who’s brilliant at listening. Someone who can stay calm when things get a bit mad. Someone with life experience and bags of heart. Someone who knows what a safe home feels like — and could offer that to a young person who’s never known it.
You might think you’re not ready.
You might think, “I’m too busy.”
“I rent.”
“I’m on my own.”
“I’m not sure I’m cut out for it.”
But what if those “not yets” are exactly why you’re the kind of person we need?
Fostering doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all form.
You can foster just on weekends.
You can foster for a short time, in a child’s moment of crisis.
You can go long-term, and become that stable, loving anchor they’ve never had.
And even if it’s not the right time for you, we need Hull people to talk about fostering. Share it with mates. Mention it at work. Bring it up in staff rooms, WhatsApp groups, or while waiting at school gates.
Because the more we talk, the more likely we are to find the right people for the right children — and that match can change a life forever.
So here’s our ask: just get in touch.
Not to commit. Not to sign anything. Just to talk.
We’ll listen. We’ll be honest. We’ll answer the questions you’re afraid to ask. We’ll support you from day one and walk with you every step of the way — whether that’s over the next few weeks or the next few years.
So don’t wait for perfect.
Just sail.
Because Hull’s children can’t wait for the wind to change — they need safe, steady hands now.
Visit www.HullFostering.co.uk
Or call 01482 612 800 for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
We’re ready when you are.
With heart.
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