Fostering stories

Hear from our fostering heroes! At Fostering Rotherham, we are incredibly proud of our diverse network of foster carers. Our carers come from all walks of life and not all fostering journeys are the same.

We can tell you all the information you need to know about becoming a foster carer in Rotherham but why not hear about it from the people who are already doing it?

Sonia’s Story: Why I chose to become a short term foster carer

Sonia is a single foster carer who has been fostering for 20 years.

Maria's Story

Maria was approved to foster 9 years ago, when her grandchildren were growing up.

Daniel and Bridget’s story: caring for teenagers in Rotherham

Daniel and Bridget care for two teenagers in the Rotherham borough.

Christine celebrates 48 years of fostering

Zara and Rafael’s story: supporting children in care with religious beliefs

Zara and Rafael's experience caring for young people in Rotherham.

Carol and Nick's fostering story

Carol and Nick decided to foster when their birth children had grown up.

Holly and Martin's Story: how to transfer from another fostering provider

Holly and Martin were IFA carers who transferred to our fostering family. They found the process easy and enjoyable.

Fostering Friendships: being part of our Fostering Rotherham community

Dianne has fostered with Fostering Rotherham for 3 years.

Hear From Our Foster Carers

Our foster carers love to share their journey and their voices are so important to us.

Dianne's Story: balancing foster care and a career in teaching

Dianne has been fostering with us for 3 years and combines it with her role in teaching.

Farrah's Story

"I am pleased to have been able to get to know one child for over 7 years..."

Mariam's Story

“Seeing their little faces smiling when they see us is so rewarding that we feel like we are doing something right too.”

Rob's Story

“I am proud that we have given them all love and attention and by doing so given them pride and belief in themselves”

Christine's Story

“Being a foster carer, you are able to make a difference. You love these children. You can give them a bit of security and safety.”

Emma's Story

"The ability to make a huge difference to a young life is immeasurable"

Brian's Story

Brian is a single foster carer of two children in Rotherham.

Lauren and Andrew's Story

Fostering with pets in Rotherham.

Fearne's Story

Fearne's experience as a foster carer with RMBC.

Daniel's Story

Daniel's story as a foster carer in Rotherham.

Poppy and Dale's Story - Celebrating Diversity

“We respect the wishes of their family. We ensure our meat is Halal, and celebrate Eid together as a family”

Sons & Daughters Month - A Care Story

Aidan, Callum, Josh and Sadie's story.

Vicky's Story

Vicky's experience as a foster carer in Rotherham.

Christine's Story

Life as a foster carer in Rotherham.

Steph's Story

“There’s always someone there to help and give you advice if you need it.”

Fostering stories

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