Fostering Resources Fostering Stories Read more stories May 22 2026 Reflecting on a year of fostering at Orange Grove Southern Counties After a decade of planning, Alex and Laura Pryor finally began their fostering journey with Orange Grove. Now, one year on, they reflect on their experiences, challenges, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned while providing a safe, loving home for children in need. Find Out More April 8 2026 Tracy’s fostering story: ‘It’s definitely been a rollercoaster’ Tracy and her husband Shawn have been foster carers for 17 years, joining Orange Grove five years ago. Over that time, they’ve supported many children, including helping their foster son Callum receive an ADHD diagnosis after years of advocacy. Find Out More March 4 2026 Emma’s Story: Staying Connected after Young People Leave Care Over the past eight years, Emma and her family have fostered around eight children. Some children returned to their families, some moved into long-term fostering, and others were adopted. Find Out More February 2 2026 Amanda and Dave’s story: over 14 years of making a difference in children’s lives Amanda and Dave have been fostering for just over 14 years. Their journey shows how patience, openness and everyday care can make a lasting difference. Find Out More January 1 2026 Switching Career to Change Lives: Shanie’s Story Shanie shares her inspiring journey of transferring her career experience to fostering. Now, for almost a decade she and her husband have been supporting siblings to stay together, giving children first-time experiences and, ultimately, changing their lives. Find Out More November 13 2025 Shinder’s Story: Fostering as a Single Carer and Building a Lasting Family Bond When Shinder reached semi-retirement, she finally had the time to think about something she had always hoped to do. Find Out More Blogs Blogs May 14 2026 Navigating Change: Why Support Networks Matter for Foster Families Change can be challenging, especially for foster families and children in care. Having a strong support network in place provides emotional guidance, stability, and reassurance during difficult times. Discover why these connections are essential and how they support you throughout your fostering journey. Find Out More April 1 2026 National Siblings Day 2026 National Siblings Day is a time to celebrate the powerful bond between brothers and sisters. For children in foster care, siblings can be a vital link to their past. In this blog, we explore the importance of these relationships and why supporting sibling connections matters more than ever. Find Out More March 19 2026 Beyond Parenting: The Real Role of a Foster Parent Fostering goes beyond traditional parenting. In this blog, we explore the true role of a foster parent—from providing safety and stability to using trauma-informed approaches that support each child’s unique needs – helping you understand what fostering really involves and how you can make a lasting difference. Find Out More February 11 2026 Hidden Truths about Fostering Fostering is incredibly rewarding—but misconceptions often stop people from taking the first step. In this blog, we separate myth from reality, uncover the hidden truths about fostering, and explain what no one tells you about becoming a foster parent, so you can make an informed decision with confidence. Find Out More January 8 2026 The New Year’s Resolution That Will Change a Child’s Life Before you choose a New Year’s Resolution like finding a new hobby or improving your health, why not consider making a New Year’s Resolution that will help others and change lives? Find Out More December 5 2025 Setting Boundaries: Helping Children Thrive in Your Foster Home Boundaries help foster children feel secure, respected, and part of a stable home. In this blog, we explore why boundaries matter in foster care, the benefits they bring, and how to set clear, supportive expectations that help your foster family grow stronger together. Find Out More Latest News News Stories January 7 2026 Let’s Talk About Fostering – a new podcast sharing real stories. Honest conversations with real foster parents, care leavers and experts from the Polaris Community. We’re sharing personal stories, practical advice and everything you needed to hear about fostering. Find Out More December 10 2025 Orange Grove Warrington rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the fourth time Orange Grove Warrington, which supports foster families across the North West, has been rated Outstanding in all areas. Find Out More October 22 2025 Amanda and Dave win National Foster Carer Award Our Orange Grove foster parents, Amanda and Dave, have been recognised nationally for their exceptional dedication to fostering. Find Out More September 16 2025 Orange Grove Foster Parents Named Finalists at the National Children & Young People Awards Foster carers Amanda and David Eyeington have been shortlisted for the Foster Carer Award at this year’s National Children & Young People Awards, recognising their outstanding dedication and care. Find Out More June 12 2024 Making a Splash with Olympic Swimmer Becky Adlington Five lucky children from our North West team had an unforgettable day swimming with Olympic gold medalist Becky Adlington and seeing all her medals. Find Out More June 1 2024 Fostering with Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Foster Families To celebrate Pride, we’re highlighting the invaluable role which our LGBTQIA+ foster parents play in changing the lives of young people across the UK. Find Out More Family Hub Read More October 22 2024 Are My Children Ready to Foster? Deciding to foster is a life-changing journey for your entire family. This blog explores how to assess your child’s readiness for fostering, the benefits of fostering as a family, and practical tips for a smooth transition. Find Out More May 2 2023 How Will Things Change Now That We Foster? Are you and your family considering fostering, but worried about how it might impact your lives? Take a look at some of the ways that your family might change now that it has taken on this new role. Find Out More April 17 2023 How Can I Help Welcome a New Child into My Home? There are lots of things you can do to help your parents to make that child feel welcome. Here are a few… Find Out More March 27 2023 Fostering as a Birth Child Explained Fostering as a birth child means growing up in a household where your parents are foster carers and you share your home with foster children. Find Out More
May 22 2026 Reflecting on a year of fostering at Orange Grove Southern Counties After a decade of planning, Alex and Laura Pryor finally began their fostering journey with Orange Grove. Now, one year on, they reflect on their experiences, challenges, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned while providing a safe, loving home for children in need. Find Out More
April 8 2026 Tracy’s fostering story: ‘It’s definitely been a rollercoaster’ Tracy and her husband Shawn have been foster carers for 17 years, joining Orange Grove five years ago. Over that time, they’ve supported many children, including helping their foster son Callum receive an ADHD diagnosis after years of advocacy. Find Out More
March 4 2026 Emma’s Story: Staying Connected after Young People Leave Care Over the past eight years, Emma and her family have fostered around eight children. Some children returned to their families, some moved into long-term fostering, and others were adopted. Find Out More
February 2 2026 Amanda and Dave’s story: over 14 years of making a difference in children’s lives Amanda and Dave have been fostering for just over 14 years. Their journey shows how patience, openness and everyday care can make a lasting difference. Find Out More
January 1 2026 Switching Career to Change Lives: Shanie’s Story Shanie shares her inspiring journey of transferring her career experience to fostering. Now, for almost a decade she and her husband have been supporting siblings to stay together, giving children first-time experiences and, ultimately, changing their lives. Find Out More
November 13 2025 Shinder’s Story: Fostering as a Single Carer and Building a Lasting Family Bond When Shinder reached semi-retirement, she finally had the time to think about something she had always hoped to do. Find Out More
May 14 2026 Navigating Change: Why Support Networks Matter for Foster Families Change can be challenging, especially for foster families and children in care. Having a strong support network in place provides emotional guidance, stability, and reassurance during difficult times. Discover why these connections are essential and how they support you throughout your fostering journey. Find Out More
April 1 2026 National Siblings Day 2026 National Siblings Day is a time to celebrate the powerful bond between brothers and sisters. For children in foster care, siblings can be a vital link to their past. In this blog, we explore the importance of these relationships and why supporting sibling connections matters more than ever. Find Out More
March 19 2026 Beyond Parenting: The Real Role of a Foster Parent Fostering goes beyond traditional parenting. In this blog, we explore the true role of a foster parent—from providing safety and stability to using trauma-informed approaches that support each child’s unique needs – helping you understand what fostering really involves and how you can make a lasting difference. Find Out More
February 11 2026 Hidden Truths about Fostering Fostering is incredibly rewarding—but misconceptions often stop people from taking the first step. In this blog, we separate myth from reality, uncover the hidden truths about fostering, and explain what no one tells you about becoming a foster parent, so you can make an informed decision with confidence. Find Out More
January 8 2026 The New Year’s Resolution That Will Change a Child’s Life Before you choose a New Year’s Resolution like finding a new hobby or improving your health, why not consider making a New Year’s Resolution that will help others and change lives? Find Out More
December 5 2025 Setting Boundaries: Helping Children Thrive in Your Foster Home Boundaries help foster children feel secure, respected, and part of a stable home. In this blog, we explore why boundaries matter in foster care, the benefits they bring, and how to set clear, supportive expectations that help your foster family grow stronger together. Find Out More
January 7 2026 Let’s Talk About Fostering – a new podcast sharing real stories. Honest conversations with real foster parents, care leavers and experts from the Polaris Community. We’re sharing personal stories, practical advice and everything you needed to hear about fostering. Find Out More
December 10 2025 Orange Grove Warrington rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the fourth time Orange Grove Warrington, which supports foster families across the North West, has been rated Outstanding in all areas. Find Out More
October 22 2025 Amanda and Dave win National Foster Carer Award Our Orange Grove foster parents, Amanda and Dave, have been recognised nationally for their exceptional dedication to fostering. Find Out More
September 16 2025 Orange Grove Foster Parents Named Finalists at the National Children & Young People Awards Foster carers Amanda and David Eyeington have been shortlisted for the Foster Carer Award at this year’s National Children & Young People Awards, recognising their outstanding dedication and care. Find Out More
June 12 2024 Making a Splash with Olympic Swimmer Becky Adlington Five lucky children from our North West team had an unforgettable day swimming with Olympic gold medalist Becky Adlington and seeing all her medals. Find Out More
June 1 2024 Fostering with Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Foster Families To celebrate Pride, we’re highlighting the invaluable role which our LGBTQIA+ foster parents play in changing the lives of young people across the UK. Find Out More
October 22 2024 Are My Children Ready to Foster? Deciding to foster is a life-changing journey for your entire family. This blog explores how to assess your child’s readiness for fostering, the benefits of fostering as a family, and practical tips for a smooth transition. Find Out More
May 2 2023 How Will Things Change Now That We Foster? Are you and your family considering fostering, but worried about how it might impact your lives? Take a look at some of the ways that your family might change now that it has taken on this new role. Find Out More
April 17 2023 How Can I Help Welcome a New Child into My Home? There are lots of things you can do to help your parents to make that child feel welcome. Here are a few… Find Out More
March 27 2023 Fostering as a Birth Child Explained Fostering as a birth child means growing up in a household where your parents are foster carers and you share your home with foster children. Find Out More
