Foster
carer stories

Meet Connie and Jatinder – they hadn’t planned to become foster carers, but when a friend of their son’s needed a safe place to stay, they stepped in.

Meet Gemma and Daniel - they've been fostering together since 2017 and have welcomed nearly 20 children into their home over the years.

Meet Kim - she found her purpose in fostering and, twenty-five years on, she’s cared for children with a wide range of needs and become part of a close-knit support network.

Meet Bex - she knew she had the patience and skills to support teenagers and wanted to give children in care a loving home.

Meet Amy and Stephen - they decided to start fostering because, as a placement worker, Amy wanted to do even more for the children she...

Meet Shirley- Shirley has been fostering for Barnsley Council for eight years and describes herself as “ as quite level headed,...

Meet Nicola and Steve- they’ve provided emergency and respite  foster care to local children for 11 years. We spoke to Nicola and Steve...

Meet Helena* - her fostering journey has been a life-changing adventure spanning almost three decades! As she reflects on her 30-year...

Meet Nicola and Steve- a couple who have fostered with Barnsley for 11 years. We caught up with Nicola and Steve to find out what it's...