This is Fostering Wakefield
Step inside our foster homes
Step into the heart of fostering with our foster carer stories. Our real foster families share their personal journeys. Each video offers a unique glimpse into the lives of our foster families. Those who have welcomed children into their homes, navigating the joys, challenges, and rewards of fostering. Through their stories, you'll see first-hand how fostering changes lives. Not only for the children, but for the carers and their families too. These videos highlight the impact of love, stability, and support.
Watching our family grow - a fostering family story
When Karen first decided to become a fostering family, she knew it would change their lives. It’s helped them to grow, not only in numbers but in love, understanding, and appreciation for everything they have.
By choosing to foster, you won't just make a difference in a child’s life. It will transform the lives of the whole family.
Watch their story and see how fostering could change your family, too.
Worried about how fostering will affect your family? Listen to Millie and Kaitlin's story
When Kaitlin first heard her parents were considering fostering, she feared being pushed aside, unsure of how her life would change. But as the journey unfolded, both she and her sister Millie were involved every step of the way. They soon realised that fostering doesn’t mean losing family, but growing it.
Millie and Kaitlin now know that fostering isn’t just something their parents do. It’s something they’ve all embraced together.
Watch Millie and Kaitlin’s journey and discover how fostering can bring new love into your family.
Celebrating 47 years of compassion: The inspiring journey of Boyce and Anne Barker
This year, Boyce and Anne Barker are retiring after 47 years of dedicated service to children in care.
Their journey began in 1973 when they adopted their first child, a little boy who was just four weeks old. Three years later, they welcomed a five-month-old baby girl, into their family. This marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to nurturing children in need.
In 1979, Boyce and Anne started to explore pre-adoption fostering. Over the years they’ve done it all, long-term, short term and respite, caring for over 50 children.
"Fostering has given us a family – our kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids."