
Adoptees thank their adoptive mums ahead of Mother’s Day
Friday, 22 March 2019 09:00For most, Mothering Sunday is a simple annual event to celebrate Mum. It’s a day that has special resonance for adoptive Mums and their children. Around three-quarters of children who are adopted...

Politicians call for protection of vital adoption support
Thursday, 21 February 2019 09:00A cross-party group of MPs and Peers will push for change to ensure adoptive children and families receive the support they need. The new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Adoption &...

Council gives its thanks to city’s fantastic foster carers
Friday, 14 December 2018 09:15Wolverhampton has officially thanked dozens of dedicated foster carers for the vital work they do looking after vulnerable children and young people in the city. The City of Wolverhampton...

Find out about Fostering for Wolverhampton at Molineux
Sunday, 11 November 2018 09:20People who are interested in becoming a foster carer are invited to meet the Fostering for Wolverhampton team at Molineux Stadium next week. The event, on Tuesday 13 November from 6.30pm...

Drop in for coffee and find out about fostering
Friday, 02 November 2018 09:20People interested in becoming foster carers can find out more about this vital role at a special Fostering Friday event today. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Fostering for...

Children awaiting adoption outnumber adopters by 2 to 1
Monday, 15 October 2018 09:05There are more than twice as many children waiting for families than there are adopters, new figures show. The statistics reveal there are 1,135 children waiting to be adopted but just 407 families...

Foster carers and social workers gather for carer conference
Friday, 06 July 2018 09:20Around 150 foster carers and fostering professionals came together to share best practice and help further improve fostering services for Wolverhampton’s looked after children. The annual Foster...

Find out more about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight
Thursday, 24 May 2018 09:10Have you got room in your home and your heart to foster? Haringey Council is marking foster care fortnight with a series of sessions aimed at encouraging more people to take on the inspiring...

Council gives thanks to city’s fantastic foster carers
Monday, 18 December 2017 09:30Wolverhampton has officially thanked dozens of dedicated foster carers for the vital work they do looking after vulnerable children and young people in the city. The City of Wolverhampton Council's...

Regional Adoption Consortium supporting BBC on Soap-Opera Scripts
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 09:30Adoption in the Black Country & Adoption Focus, the regional adoption consortium has been selected by the BBC to support them in developing an adoption storyline in a leading soap-opera. Long...

Sandwell Is Backing Private Fostering Awareness Week
Friday, 07 July 2017 09:10Sandwell Council is urging private foster carers or anyone who knows about a private fostering arrangement to get in touch. The call comes during Private Fostering Week (03 to 07 July) as...

Free government-backed service launches foster recruitment campaign
Thursday, 11 May 2017 09:20Fosterline England has today launched a campaign to motivate people from all backgrounds to consider if they can care enough to become a foster carer. The exciting new campaign to recruit...

Find out about fostering at special Residents Week event
Friday, 07 April 2017 09:20People interested in becoming foster carers can find out more about this vital role at a special Fostering Friday event taking place today (7 April, 2017). Members of the City of Wolverhampton...

Find out more about taking on caring role on Fostering Friday
Friday, 31 March 2017 09:00People interested in becoming foster carers can find out more about this vital role at a special Fostering Friday event taking place on Friday 7 April, 2017. Members of the City of Wolverhampton...

Council gives thanks to city’s long-serving foster carers
Wednesday, 08 February 2017 10:25Wolverhampton has officially thanked dozens of long-serving foster carers for the vital work they do looking after vulnerable children and young people in the city. The City of Wolverhampton...

Think with your heart and get the facts about adoption on Valentine’s Day
Monday, 06 February 2017 11:06Adoption in the Black Country & Adoption Focus, the new name for the regional adoption consortium is calling for more people to find out all about adoption by coming along to an information...