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Foster for Leicestershire with Leicestershire County Council. This page is monitored by Leicestershire County Council from 9am to 5pm on working days.

We will try to respond to all posts and comments as soon as possible. We will regularly update this page with information about recruitment and our events and activities. We will also use this page to challenge the myths around fostering and to help people to understand some of the issues involved. Please 'like' this page to allow others to see how people can make a difference to the lives of Leicestershire’s' children in care. We reserve the right to moderate all comments posted to our page. Any posts deemed to be inappropriate or abusive will be removed without notification. Please do not use this page to share personal or sensitive information about yourself or other people. The posts on this page are not necessarily the views of Leicestershire County Council.

03/11/2026

Every teenager needs someone who believes in them 🤗

Foster carer Paul shares how empathetic care can help teenagers reframe mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow, and make a lasting difference to their lives.

Learn more about fostering teens 👉 https://orlo.uk/fostering_preteens_and_teens_GCmAR

30/10/2026

Have you ever thought about fostering? Not considered it before today? 🤔

Our next virtual fostering information event is happening on Wednesday 4 November (6:30pm - 8:30pm), and is a great way to discover if fostering is the right choice for you and your family at this time.

Topics will include eligibility criteria, the ongoing training and support packages we offer, and available payments and allowances.

Book your space 👉 https://orlo.uk/find_out_about_fostering_events_1ypje

29/10/2026

Meet 11-year-old Millie, who has created a heart-warming teddy bear tradition to help her stay connected with the foster children who have become part of her family 🧸

She came up with her soft toy swap idea to make saying goodbye a little easier when children move on to the next stage of their journey 💙

She’s sharing her story to remind families not to rule themselves out of fostering if they have birth children living at home.

Find out more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/The_teddy_tradition_keeping_Millie_s_fostering_memories_alive_TISxg

25/10/2026

💬 We learn a lot from other foster carers, and we learn a lot from going to face-to-face courses. The more you throw yourself into fostering, the more you will get out of it. 💬

Paul and Marie are long-serving specialist foster carers with Leicestershire, and also hold extensive experience in caring for teenagers.

One of the things they value most about fostering with the county council is the support available throughout every carer's fostering journey:

✅ ongoing training and development opportunities
✅ 24/7 specialist support
✅ carer-to-carer learning and support

No one fosters alone. With the right support, guidance and Leicestershire’s strong network around you, you can make a real and lasting difference to a young person's life.

Learn more about our training and support 👉 https://orlo.uk/fostering_training_and_support_A4q9T

20/10/2026

🌙 Our late-night fostering enquiry line is open this evening!

We're available between 5pm and 8pm, but please note we're temporarily using a different phone number tonight 👉 07923 230 856

We'll return to our usual contact number from tomorrow (Wednesday 21 October).

If you're curious about fostering and would like a confidential, one-to-one chat, give us a call. We'd love to hear from you 😀

18/10/2026

This , we'd like to say a massive thank you to all of the birth children of foster carers across Leicestershire who open their homes, minds and hearts to our looked-after children and young people year round 🤗

We understand that birth children living in fostering households play a vitally important role in welcoming other children and young people into their home - their kindness and compassion is never overlooked 💙

Do you have birth children within your home and are interested in learning more about how fostering can fit into your lives? Book a chat at a time that suits you 👉 https://orlo.uk/book_a_chat_about_fostering_czYzz

15/10/2026

❗Our Late Night Opening service will be unavailable tonight (Thursday 15 October).

Our fostering team will be busy meeting people at our final in-person information evening of the year.

Late Night Opening will return on Tuesday 20 October, and is usually available 5pm to 8pm every Tuesday and Thursday on 0116 305 0505.

Can’t wait until then? Book a chat with our team at a time that suits you 👉

14/10/2026

Did you know that you can become a foster carer with your birth children living at home? 🤔

We offer several different ways to foster, allowing for flexibility around the whole family.

Take our fostering eligibility quiz 👉 https://orlo.uk/who_can_foster_t55U4

12/10/2026

It’s Children of Foster Carers Week! 💙

Birth children of foster carers play an integral part in the fostering process, quietly welcoming children in care into their homes and lives year-round.

The support, compassion and understanding they offer has a massive impact in the lives of our children in care, often during emotionally complex times.

We want to say a massive thank you to all of the birth children living within fostering families in Leicestershire – we see you and we appreciate everything you do! ⭐

11/10/2026

Our final in-person fostering information event of the year is happening on Thursday 15 October (6:30pm - 8:30pm), and there is still time to book your space 🤝

Join our team and a current foster carer to learn more about fostering, and have the opportunity to ask questions face-to-face. Topics will include:

📝 eligibility criteria
🤝 the ongoing training and support packages we offer
💰 available payments and allowances

Turn up on the night and our staff can register your attendance, or book your space now 👉 https://orlo.uk/find_out_about_fostering_events_bOYmw

Address

County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE38RA

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441163050505

Website

http://www.fosteringleicestershire.com/

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