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.
Children and families
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 .
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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
A Shining Example of Love and Compassion
Heather and Clive you are a shining example of how love and compassion can change a future.
The difference they have made to over 200 children in 30 years is astounding.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank them for being the wonderful people they are.
Call for artists to submit their work to the Ferens Open Exhibition 2023
The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for their 2023 Open Exhibition.
They’re inviting submissions from creatives across the city, whether they are seasoned … More
Hull becomes trailblazer city for Start for Life funding
Hull is to benefit from £3.5million for Family Hubs to support the city’s families.
One-stop hubs will offer support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – February 9
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 .
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Football scheme celebrates 1,000 active hours with free sessions
Active Through Football, from Hull Culture and Leisure, Tigers Trust and the Football Foundation, is celebrating reaching a massive milestone with free sessions available this half term.
Following a … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – February 2
By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull. Discover the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council below.
Housing Allocations
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Aspiring apprentices can meet top Hull employers at open event
Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) are inviting aspiring apprentices to come along to an open event to mark National Apprenticeship Week.
The Meet the Employer Apprenticeship Open Event takes … More
Young people invited to take part in competition to celebrate neurodiversity
Hull City Council will be marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week by inviting young people in Hull to take part in a creative competition that celebrates neurodiversity.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place … More
Free open day gives local children hands-on music experience
Hull’s Albemarle Music Centre is opening its doors as part of a UK first to encourage children to pick up and play their first musical instrument on Saturday 4 February.… More
Unlock the mysteries of Ancient Egypt in new FREE exhibitions at the Ferens
Ferens Art Gallery are delighted to announce an Ancient Egypt season this Spring/Summer 2023.
Featuring two free exhibitions supported by a dedicated programme for schools and public events, the season … More
Have your say on PlayZones in Hull
Hull City Council is seeking the views of residents to understand the community need and requirements for PlayZones in the city.
The PlayZone Programme is a new, exciting investment programme … More
Why Do Children Need Foster Families?
Every child's journey into foster care is unique and deeply personal and there are many reasons why families can not stay living together. A number of councils have contributed towards this short video explaining on brother and sisters experienc
Hull Fostering Top 10 Promise
Having this Top 10 Promise is one of the many ways Hull Fostering promise to keep our children in care and our carers at the heart of all we do.
Thank You Janet and Clive
Janet and Clive are now in their 40th year of fostering children in Hull and can remember the name of all the 40 children and young people they have ever looked after.
Offering the Best Start in Life
Superstition surrounding Friday 13th means that many people regard today as unlucky, so learning Hull’s children’s services Ofsted report would be released today, Friday 13th January, it was not unreasonable to think this was a sign of bad news coming our way.
However, we did not need to worry, thanks to the significant changes Hull’s children’s services have made in the last three years our latest Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate.
Significant step forward for children’s services in Hull
Hull’s children’s services mark a significant milestone after the latest full Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate.
During a two-week inspection in November, inspectors found that the … More
Families urged to follow simple steps to reduce spread of illness in Hull schools
Schools in Hull are looking forward to welcoming pupils back this week.
With flu, Covid and scarlet fever circulating, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people to follow … More
5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023
As another year ends, it’s time to look ahead and see what Hull has in store for the new year. Here’s a selection of things in Hull to look forward … More
Looking After Yourself at Christmas
Although we have a lot to look forward to, Christmas this year is going to be tough for many of us.
We might be worried about money, missing people who … More
Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays
With the Christmas holidays almost upon us, keeping the kids entertained for two-and-a-half weeks isn’t always easy.
Add in the fact that days can be expensive and that the nation … More
Strep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent
Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections.
GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on … More
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