Fostering Stories

We’re so proud of our current fostering families and everything they do to support children and young people in the Bradford district.

Below, our foster carers share their experiences of fostering with our team.

Local councils team up to achieve one goal – recruit the next generation of foster carers.

Foster for Bradford has joined forces with other councils & Trusts to recruit the next generation of foster carers

Fostering at Christmas

Fostering children is important all year round – but it’s an extra special thing to do at Christmas. Fostering in Bradford is Bradford...

Fostering film: Childhood

Our short film, Childhood, highlights the impact of neglect on children, in this instance, brothers and sisters, who are sometimes left...

Fostering Stories: Ruth and Kev

We spoke with the couple about their experiences fostering with their local council.

Fostering Stories: Hazel & Michelle, Part-Time Foster Carers

Part-time foster carers Hazel and Michelle have fostered since 2021. Read their story.

Children Who Foster: Adam's Story

We speak to Adam about his experience being a child who fosters.

Fostering Stories: Ashley and Mark

Ashley and Mark started their fostering journey with Bradford 15 months ago and care for a 7 year old child.

Children Who Foster: Lucy's Story

Lucy, aged 14, lives with her parents, who have been long term foster carers who started fostering before Lucy was born.

Fostering Stories: Catherine, A Part-Time Foster Carer

Catherine has been a short breaks carer for 6 years and has cared for many children from the age range of 0-18

"I wanted to do something where I knew I could make a more powerful difference to the life of a child"

Naomi, foster carer