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We're looking for foster carers in Liverpool to help care for children in their local communities.

20/10/2026

What if you already have what it takes to change a child's life?

Last week, Foster4 Cheshire and Merseyside joined foster carers, care-experienced advocates and sector leaders at No.10 Downing Street for the launch of a new national fostering campaign. The campaign encourages people to look beyond common misconceptions and consider whether fostering could be part of their future.

With more children needing loving, supportive homes, now is the time to find out how you could make a difference.

Read our blog to learn more about the event and why fostering could be right for you: 👉 https://www.foster4.co.uk/foster4-attends-no-10-downing-street/

📧 [email protected]
📞 0345 646 0098
🌐 www.foster4.co.uk

16/10/2026

During Children of Foster Carers' Week, we're sending special thank you cards to the children and young people who help make fostering possible.

As sons, daughters, brothers and sisters in fostering families, they share everyday moments, offer friendship, help new children settle in, and show what it means to belong.

Whether it's sharing family routines, making room for someone new at the dinner table, or simply being there as a friend, they play an important role in a child's fostering journey.

Fostering is a family commitment, and this week we're celebrating the children who are part of that journey every day.

The beautiful artwork and poem featured on our thank you cards was created by children from fostering families, capturing the kindness, friendship and sense of belonging that fostering can bring.

Thank you for everything you do. 🌟

09/10/2026

"I love the power of our voice."

Pauline, Project Coordinator at Kinship Carers Liverpool reflects on the incredible journey from local support group meetings in Liverpool to helping shape a national campaign and being part of a global kinship care network.

A powerful reminder that every voice matters.

09/10/2026

Margie stepped in when her grandchildren needed her. Abbie grew up in kinship care. ❤️

What started as finding support became a lifelong community. Through friendship, advice and understanding, they discovered they weren't alone. Now they're giving back as trustees and ambassadors, helping other kinship families thrive.

08/10/2026

This , Liverpool is proud to renew its commitment to kinship families through the Liverpool Kinship Charter.

For 10 years, Kinship Care Week has shone a light on the relatives and friends who step up to keep children safe, loved and connected to the people and communities that matter most. The movement began here in Liverpool and continues to inspire communities across the world.

In this video, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, shares why kinship carers play such a vital role in helping children maintain their identity, stability and sense of belonging.

To every kinship carer across our city: thank you. Your strength, compassion and dedication change lives every day. 💚

05/10/2026

This Kinship Care Week, Kinship Carers Liverpool has organised a fantastic programme of events and activities throughout the week, bringing carers together to connect, celebrate and access support.

🎶 Monday - Relax with refreshments and ukulele entertainment
☕ Wednesday Morning - Coffee Morning
🎉 Wednesday Evening - Kin-Kids Celebration Party
📻 Thursday - Tune in to Liverpool Community Radio to hear Steve Faragher discuss kinship care
🫖 Friday - Celebration High Tea with entertainment and special guests

Kinship Care Week is also an opportunity to reach those who may be 'hidden' kinship carers. If you're raising the child of a relative or friend, you may be a kinship carer and support is available.

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02/10/2026

On Radio BBC Merseyside this morning Mandy shared her experience as a kinship carer for her three granddaughters, while Deryn reflected on what it was like growing up in kinship care and being raised by his Nan.

As we celebrate 10 years of Kinship Care Week, we're recognising the family members and friends who step up to provide love, stability and a sense of belonging for children when they need it most.

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02/10/2026

💚 Celebrating Liverpool’s kinship families

From 5-11 October, communities across the city will come together to celebrate the families, friends and neighbours who step up to care for children and help keep them connected to the people and communities they know and love.

Kinship Care Week began right here in Liverpool in 2016 and has since grown into a global celebration.

🎉 Look out for community events from Kinship Carers Liverpool, including coffee mornings, a special high tea and an intergenerational celebration.

If you’re caring for a relative or friend’s child, support is available. Find out more about Liverpool’s kinship care support and local offer in the comments 👇

20/09/2026

We’re at Croxteth Hall and Country Park until 4pm today as part of their Heritage Open Days!

Visit to learn all about the Hall’s fascinating past and perhaps if fostering could be a part of your future?! ❤️

Last entry 3:15pm
☕Cafe 1575 will also be open!
🎟️ This event is walk-in only. No tickets required! Find out more: https://liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/events/event/croxteth-hall-heritage-open-days/

16/09/2026

💙 This National Fitness Day, we're highlighting one of the many ways we support our fostering community.

Liverpool foster carers and the children in their care can access free Lifestyles memberships, helping them stay active, improve wellbeing, learn new skills and enjoy fun experiences together.

Supporting the wellbeing and resilience of our foster carers is just as important as supporting the children they care for, and we're proud to offer benefits that help families stay healthy, happy and connected.

Address

Water Street
Liverpool
L31

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441515150000

Website

http://fostering.liverpool.gov.uk/

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