November is National Care Leavers Month, which has grown from a single week into an entire month of recognition, reflection, and celebration.This year’s theme, “Rising as Me: Overcoming challenges, transforming, and finding your identity,” celebrates the strength, courage, and remarkable accomplishments of care-experienced people across the UK. It stands as a tribute to every journey

We know our foster families go above and beyond—and at FosteringMatters, we’re proud to champion the incredible dedication you show when you choose to foster. As a family-run organisation, we understand the importance of personal connection, care and trust. Every foster carer is unique, just like the children you support, and we celebrate that individuality.

Once you’re approved, you won’t be waiting long to make a difference. Our recently approved carers have welcomed their first child within just a few weeks. We work in close partnership with local authorities to ensure that children who need a safe and nurturing home are thoughtfully matched with carers who can meet their needs.

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer? Across Gloucestershire — from Gloucester and Cheltenham to Stroud and the surrounding towns — there’s a growing need for caring, compassionate people to open their homes and hearts to children in need of stability, safety, and love. Why Foster Locally? Fostering in your own community means

Wishing Everyone the Best for GCSE Results Day Today marks a significant milestone for thousands of students across the country. Whether you’re nervously checking your phone for updates or already heading to collect your results in person, remember that this moment represents years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Your GCSE results are important, but

Thinking about becoming a foster carer? Or maybe you are already fostering but looking to transfer to another agency more local? Whether you are just starting out or thinking about a change of fostering agency, it is important to know what really makes a good foster carer—and what kind of support and financial assistance you

Nearly 25 years ago, as experienced social workers, we founded FosteringMatters because we believed there was a better way to support children, foster carers, and the fostering system. We had worked within local authorities and national fostering agencies that felt too large, impersonal, and disconnected from the real values of social work. These organisations often failed

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our dedicated foster carers, Colin, who continues to go above and beyond in his commitment to supporting young people. Not only is Colin a compassionate and inspiring foster carer, but he also gives his time to support his local Sea Cadets. Colin was recently honoured with the