First time foster carers in our 60s

By Helen Walker, May 2026
11 May 2026

Foster parents fight for their children and train them to fight for themselves

Ruth and Chris, Wales
12 May 2025

Wilma's story - I’ve celebrated every big event, anniversary and milestone with him

7 May 2024

Hazel’s story 'remember when you used to play your guitar and I used to play mine?'

NAFP spoke with Hazel, exploring her successes and favourite parts of fostering, as well as some of the challenges she’s faced
24 Aug 2023

Fran's story - 'it’s when the foster children realise that they’re part of the family'

We explore Fran's experiences of fostering - the rewarding parts, the challenges and the support that helped her in this role
19 Jun 2023
an image of a book with the words foster care stories

'Every child has left their mark in our home'

NAFP spoke with Paul and Julie about fostering in the pandemic and how they build good relationships with the parents of their foster children
12 May 2023
woman in the sunshine

Helen's story

NAFP spoke with Helen about her experiences as a foster carer, talking about why fostering is important to her
24 Apr 2023