Hundreds of families across the Bradford district are quietly changing lives by opening their homes to children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families.
This Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May), Foster for Bradford is joining the national campaign led by The Fostering Network to celebrate the everyday impact of fostering and the people who make it happen. This year’s theme, “This is Fostering”, puts real voices and real experiences centre stage.
From small wins to relationships built with birth families, Foster for Bradford’s campaign will share the moments that define fostering – and the commitment, skill and compassion foster carers show, often in challenging circumstances.
More foster carers urgently needed
More foster carers are needed across the Bradford district to make sure every child can be matched with the right home to meet their individual needs. Throughout May, the Foster for Bradford recruitment team and foster carer ambassadors will be out and about across Bradford and Keighley, meeting residents and answering questions about fostering.
This includes a takeover of Bradford Council’s flagship Darley Street Market, offering relaxed, informal opportunities to find out what fostering is really like.
Voices from the fostering community
Over the two-week campaign, stories from across the fostering community will be shared highlighting why people foster and the difference it makes to show the reality of fostering and the positive impact foster carers have on children and young people across the district.
Emma Naylor, Registered Manager of Foster for Bradford added:
“Our team is looking forward to getting out and about this May and talking people about fostering.
“If you have ever thought about fostering and want to find out more, please come along to one of our events and have a chat with one of our foster carer ambassadors or recruitment team.”
Where to find Foster for Bradford this May
A mix of in person and online events are planned, including:
- Fri 8 May information stall in the foyer before The Alhambra’s Miss Saigon 6.30pm-7.30pm
- Wed 13 to Sat 16 May and Wed 20 to Sat 23 May pop-up information stall Darley Street Market
- Sat 16 May Keighley Library 10am-12pm
- Sat 16 May Pudsey Carnival12pm-6pm
- Sun 17 May St Joseph’s Catholic Church 9am-12pm
- Thurs 21 May Online information session 7pm-8pm
- Sun 24 May Bradford Industrial Museum 11am-3pm
These drop-in sessions are relaxed and pressure-free. You can ask questions, hear first-hand what fostering is like, and learn more about the application process.
Support for foster carers in Bradford
Foster for Bradford offers a great support package, including:
- Dedicated local professional support for you and your family;
- Extensive training and opportunities to progress;
- Competitive financial payments (often tax-free);
- Annual leave;
- A strong, supportive fostering community
- Discounts and reward schemes.
Foster for Bradford is 100% not-for-profit, and part of Bradford Children and Families Trust, which delivers children’s social care on behalf of Bradford Council. Fostering with Foster for Bradford helps keep children close to their school, friends and family networks.
Thinking about fostering?
Fostering can be life-changing – for children and young people, and for people who foster too. You can foster full or part-time with Foster for Bradford.
To find out more, join us at one of the events listed above or book a call back with the team directly at www.bradfordcft.org.uk/fostering/book or call 01274 434331.
Ready to foster?
Becoming a foster carer starts with a conversation. Book your obligation-free call back with one of our recruitment team.