Lincolnshire Fostering Service

04/11/2026

Today is Coram BAAF Private Fostering Awareness Day!

Dedicated to raising awareness about private fostering, the objective is to raise awareness about what private fostering entails and its significance.

Private fostering is a private arrangement made between a parent and a responsible adult for the care of a child under the age of 16. The person who will be looking after the child is not a parent or close relative of the child, and the arrangement is planned to last for at least 28 days.

Private foster carers may be from the extended family such as a cousin or great aunt. A private foster carer may be a friend of the family, the parent of a friend of the child, or someone previously unknown to the child’s family who is willing to privately foster the child.

15/10/2026

This week, our foster carer Paula featured on an LBC podcast talking about her experience fostering local teenagers in Lincolnshire.

While talking about the highs of fostering, Paula shared:

"The pride when you see that young person fly the rest as a rounded, fully formed adult and you're so proud of all their achievements. When my eldest foster son passed his driving test, I was the proudest "mum" you could see."

15/10/2026

14/10/2026

As part of The Fostering Network's Children of Foster Carers Week, we're sharing how we support children who foster in Lincolnshire! 💙

We know that sometimes there will be other children within a fostering household, and we want them to feel supported as part of your fostering journey.

That's why, alongside the training provided to foster carers, we offer dedicated sessions for children living in your home. These sessions help them learn about fostering, understand the important role they play, and give them opportunities to ask questions or talk through anything they feel unsure about.

We also organise events and activities where they can meet other children from fostering families, helping them make connections, share experiences, and feel part of a wider fostering community.

14/10/2026

In Lincolnshire we have over 800 children in care who need stability, love and support 🏠
We are actively recruiting local foster carers to care for some of our counties most vulnerable children.
If you would like to join Lincolnshire County Council's local community of foster carers, you can join our upcoming online information event on the 20th October at 12.30pm.
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshirefosteringservice/2331706

13/10/2026

It's the start of Children of Foster Carers Week 2026! 💙
Behind every fostering household is a family making a difference. This week we're shining a light on the children of foster carers and recognising the important role they play in helping foster children feel welcome and supported! 🏠

08/10/2026

The DFE are launching a national fostering recruitment campaign next week. Could this be your opportunity to start your fostering journey with us!

05/10/2026

Today marks the beginning of Kinship Care Week (5 - 11 October) ✨

We spoke to Katie about her experience becoming a kinship carer as a connected person and the support she received along the way.

“He was staying with us as a temporary measure. He settled in so well here and then the social worker asked me if we would be kinship carers. I’ve built a bond with him since he was born so it came pretty easy.”

Read Katie's full story: https://www.lincolnshirefosteringservice.org.uk/news/article/14/celebrating-kinship-care-week-5-11-october-katie-s-kinship-story

04/10/2026

We’re at Lincoln Castle today for our in-person fostering information event at 12PM! 🎉

Join us in the William the Conqueror room above the ticket office to learn about what fostering could look like for you and your family 🩷

30/09/2026

💙 What a day! 🩷

Last week, we held our very first Foster Carers Conference, bringing together foster carers from across Lincolnshire for a day filled with learning, inspiration and well-deserved recognition.

From informative workshops and service updates to celebrating long-service awards, the day was all about recognising the incredible impact our foster carers have on the lives of children and young people in care.

We'd also like to give a special shout-out to the fantastic local businesses who donated raffle prizes and helped us thank our foster carers for everything they do:

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
Project Linus UK Lincolnshire Supporters
The Kinema in the Woods
Skegness Aquarium
Tattershall Farm Park
B&B Machinery
Lincoln Water Park
Tallington Lakes Waterski & Wakeboard
Truckfest
Hall Farm Park
Skegness Natureland Seal Sanctuary
DoughGirl

Thank you for helping us make our first conference such a memorable occasion. 💙

You can read more about the event here: https://www.lincolnshirefosteringservice.org.uk/news/article/13/lincolnshire-fostering-service-launch-their-first-foster-carers-conference