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Foster Care Fortnight 2026 was celebrated across the East Midlands from 11 to 24 May with a series of events bringing together foster carers, children and young people, families, local authority teams…

Foster carers, council leaders, children and families, and fostering professionals from across Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire came together to celebrate the success and fu…

Nottinghamshire’s foster carers have been honoured for their long service to fostering at a special event. With 50 foster carers at the lunch having completed more than 20 years fostering for Nottingh…

In March over 250 foster carers came together for the Foster Carers Conference 2026 providing a powerful and inspiring day focused on supporting children and young people.

Nottinghamshire County Council is to introduce paid leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a loved one.

Dean’s fostering journey began at Christmas 2024, when he realised he wanted to do something that could truly make a difference. As a single dad, Dean had always hoped to create a safe, caring home an…

Foster for East Midlands Councils (FfEMC) is highlighting that the greatest gift a child can receive this festive season is hope and safety.