Lisa Shares Why She Became a Foster Carer
Seven and a half years ago whilst Lisa was helping her foster carer friend to look after a brother and two sisters, she took the plunge and contacted Hull Fostering … More
Children and families
Meet Caring and Attentive Derrick and Jayne
We are so proud Derrick and Jayne are part of our fostering family, the love, care and devotion they give to all the babies and children in their care is outstanding.
Celebrating Our Carers – Angie and Brian
In the 9 years Angie and Brian have been fostering, they have cared for four young people, opening their home long term to one young person and even changed their holiday plans to allow another child to come abroad with them and feel part of their family at short notice.
Hull Fostering Nominated for National Award
Hull Fostering have been nominated for a national award under the 'Amazing Social Worker Team' category by the British Association of Social Workers.
FREE children’s activities back for Easter
Free sports camps and activities with the Healthy Holidays programme are back for the Easter holidays, and will run Monday 3 – Friday 14 April.
Children’s Social Worker from Hull backs region-wide campaign to inspire others to take up vital role
A Children’s Social Worker from Hull is backing a region-wide campaign during Social Work Week (20-24 March) and World Social Work Day (21 March), aimed at encouraging others to take … More
Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre
The coronations of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will be shown on two big screens in Hull, thanks to funding from the government.
The screens will be … More
Appeal to Find Good Samaritans
Through the power of social media, we are hoping we can reach the lovely people who came to the rescue and saved one of our children last week.
Work begins to expand Northcott School to improve provision for Hull pupils with SEND
Work has begun on expanding Northcott School as Hull City Council steps up its provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Last year, the council announced that … More
Hull City Council Leader calls on Education Secretary to extend Free School Meals
The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has written to the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan to call on the government to increase the number of … More
Online Fostering Information Events
If you have ever wondered what it is really like to be a foster carer in Hull, we would love to see you at our next online information event.
Local health, care and children’s services come together to promote Safer Sleep Week
Safer Sleep Week is an annual awareness event ran by The Lullaby Trust, to raise awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to equip parents with information on how … More
Becoming a Foster Carer or Supported Lodgings Provider
In this useful information booklet you will find information about:
Who Can Foster
The Different Types of Fostering
Financial Information
The Fostering Assessment and Approval Process
What is Supported Lodgings
Supported Lodgings Assessment and Approval Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Foster Carer Handbook
This handbook was published in March 2023 and is a guide given to all Hull City Council foster carers and supported lodgings providers.
Meet Hull Foster Carer Sarita, 12 Years of Fostering Two Young Children Whilst Working Full Time
Sarita, is one of our wonderful foster carers who has cared for two young children for the past 12 years. Working full-time, Sarita fosters around her job and explains in this short video what it is really like to have two young people in her care.
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 9
By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services … More
Street party applications now open for King’s Coronation
With the coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood.
Residents are able to apply for … More
Additional Needs or Disability Fostering
As an Additional Needs and Disability Foster Carer you will be able to provide a child with the love, support and home they need to reach their full potential.
If you are thinking of becoming a specialist foster carer, we don't expect you to have all the skills at the beginning, just the motivation to work with us, a big heart and commitment to the children in your care.
Fostering as a Professional Career
If you have ever considered fostering a child or young person, here is a whistle-stop-tour of what the process is like and what it could be like for you as a carer for Hull Fostering.
Hull City Council voices its support for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
Hull City Council’s Fostering team and One Adoption North and Humber, North Yorkshire and the Humber’s regional adoption agency, are showing their support for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week (6-12 … More
What is Supported Lodgings?
Most young people are not ready to move on to independent living at the age of 16.
Our 'Supported Lodgings providers' offer a home and support for these young people aged 16-21 with the view to helping them make that big step towards independent living.
LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
This year’s New Family Social LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption week of action is 6th - 12th March 2023 and will focus on how LGBTQ+ people can make a huge difference when they adopt or foster.
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 2
By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and work with people who are as passionate about our place and … More
What is the Difference Between Respite and Support Care?
Support carers are like respite carers in that they provide children (who may or may not be in fostering) with either emergency or pre-arranged care for short periods of time.
What is Respite Care?
In this series of blog articles we explore the six different types of fostering available to suit your home, your family dynamics and life commitments.
In this article we explain what fostering respite care is.
Different Types of Fostering to Suit You and Your Family
In this article we will explain what mainstream fostering is.
We are so proud of the children and young people of Hull, they are imaginative, inspirational, and wonderful in their … More
Who Actually Foster in Hull?
Did you know 40% of foster carers still combine their fostering role with other employment?
If you are wondering if you can foster whilst working, then we can share with you what professions and backgrounds the majority of our foster carers came from prior to fostering.
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – February 23
By joining our team, you can make a difference to the lives of people in Hull and work with people who are as passionate about our place and public services .
Discover … More
Stay & Play Sessions for Children with Additional Needs and Disabilities
Hull Fostering are very happy to be working with Leisure and Family Support Service (LAFSS) who have kindly offered to host a stay and play session twice a week for our children, foster carers and parents to come, have fun and support one another.
Term time only, every Monday 12.30 -2.30pm and Thursday 10am - 12noon, at Bellfield House, Middlesex Road, off Ings Road, Hull and free of charge.
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – February 16
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