Local fostering for local children
East Riding Fostering

Local fostering for local children

Join our fostering family, and help to give local children the love and support they deserve.

Take the first step...

Request an information pack or get in touch for a chat - our friendly team are happy to help!

Could you be a foster carer?

Watch our latest film 'The Run' and follow Tom’s powerful journey — from running in fear to running with hope. Thanks to the love and support of his foster family, everything changes.

Eligibility

You’re halfway to becoming a foster carer if you are:

1
Are at least 21 years of age
2
Access to transport and preferably a spare room
3
Have the time and energy to commit to fostering
4
Are patient and understanding

Upcoming events

We will be adding more events shortly, so please keep checking back, or drop us an email:

Monday
13 Jul
2026

12.30-1.30pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative lunchtime online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Thursday
13 Aug
2026

7.00-8.00pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Tuesday
8 Sep
2026

7.00-8.00pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Monday
5 Oct
2026

12.30-1.30pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative lunchtime online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Wednesday
14 Oct
2026

7.00-8.00pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Tuesday
3 Nov
2026

7.00-8.00pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Tuesday
15 Dec
2026

12.30-1.30pm. Join us for a welcoming and informative lunchtime online event where you can discover everything you need to know about fostering with East Riding. More details

Fostering information events

We hold regular events throughout the year, including drop-in sessions, online sessions and community events. 

Get in touch

Our friendly team is always happy to have an informal chat and answer any questions you have.

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