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In the North East, the number of teens who need supportive role models has risen. If you're considering fostering, could you share your home to shape a teen's future?

Wondering what foster carer training is like? Read what you can expect at a Skills to Foster Training Course delivered near you by Foster with North East.

What's it like to be part of the Foster with North East foster carer buddy scheme? Read how a buddy has helped other carers and how they support your fostering journey.

Learn how you can make a difference by fostering North East teenagers with your local council. Will you support and guide a teen to help change their life?

Explore differences between private and council fostering and reasons to choose local authority fostering. Plus, read experiences of council foster carers.

The Foster with North East advert features the voices and stories of children and young people in foster care in our region as they share what fostering means to them.

Find out what it's like being part of a Mockingbird constellation from those who are part of the programme with Foster with North East. Hear from foster carers, children and social workers.

As a foster carer of babies, toddlers and young children, moving children from foster care to adoption is something you may need to do. Find out about the process, your role in it and foster carer experiences.

Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, David Johnston, met with North East foster carers to hear their experiences of the Mockingbird fostering support programme.

As proud supporters of New Family Social's LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week our partners support LGBTQ+ foster carers to provide safe and loving homes to children and young people.

Worried you don't have the 'right' kind of home for fostering? Wondering what the rules are about spare bedrooms or how to get your home ready? Read tips from experienced North East social workers.

Daniel Kenny, the service lead for Foster with North East tells you all about how our dedicated fostering support hub will help and support you when you make an enquiry.