Children and families

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Job vacancies at Hull City Council – March 9

By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services … More



Additional Needs or Disability Fostering

As an Additional Needs and Disability Foster Carer you will be able to provide a child with the love, support and home they need to reach their full potential. If you are thinking of becoming a specialist foster carer, we don't expect you to have all the skills at the beginning, just the motivation to work with us, a big heart and commitment to the children in your care.

Fostering as a Professional Career

If you have ever considered fostering a child or young person, here is a whistle-stop-tour of what the process is like and what it could be like for you as a carer for Hull Fostering.


What is Supported Lodgings?

Most young people are not ready to move on to independent living at the age of 16. Our 'Supported Lodgings providers' offer a home and support for these young people aged 16-21 with the view to helping them make that big step towards independent living.

This year’s New Family Social LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption week of action is 6th - 12th March 2023 and will focus on how LGBTQ+ people can make a huge difference when they adopt or foster.

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week

This year’s New Family Social LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption week of action is 6th - 12th March 2023 and will focus on how LGBTQ+ people can make a huge difference when they adopt or foster.



Hull Fostering What is Respite Care

What is Respite Care?

In this series of blog articles we explore the six different types of fostering available to suit your home, your family dynamics and life commitments. In this article we explain what fostering respite care is.


Who fosters in Hull?

Who Actually Foster in Hull?

Did you know 40% of foster carers still combine their fostering role with other employment? If you are wondering if you can foster whilst working, then we can share with you what professions and backgrounds the majority of our foster carers came from prior to fostering.


Hull Fostering are very happy to be working with Leisure and Family Support Service (LAFSS) who have kindly offered to host a stay and play session twice a week for our children, foster carers and parents to come, have fun and support one another.

Stay & Play Sessions for Children with Additional Needs and Disabilities

Hull Fostering are very happy to be working with Leisure and Family Support Service (LAFSS) who have kindly offered to host a stay and play session twice a week for our children, foster carers and parents to come, have fun and support one another. Term time only, every Monday 12.30 -2.30pm and Thursday 10am - 12noon, at Bellfield House, Middlesex Road, off Ings Road, Hull and free of charge.


thank you Hull Fostering

A Shining Example of Love and Compassion

Heather and Clive you are a shining example of how love and compassion can change a future. The difference they have made to over 200 children in 30 years is astounding. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank them for being the wonderful people they are.










Have your say on PlayZones in Hull

Hull City Council is seeking the views of residents to understand the community need and requirements for PlayZones in the city.

The PlayZone Programme is a new, exciting investment programme … More


Hull Fostering - Why Do Children Need Foster Homes?

Why Do Children Need Foster Families?

Every child's journey into foster care is unique and deeply personal and there are many reasons why families can not stay living together. A number of councils have contributed towards this short video explaining on brother and sisters experienc

Hull Fostering Top 10 Promise

Hull Fostering Top 10 Promise

Having this Top 10 Promise is one of the many ways Hull Fostering promise to keep our children in care and our carers at the heart of all we do.

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Thank You Janet and Clive

Janet and Clive are now in their 40th year of fostering children in Hull and can remember the name of all the 40 children and young people they have ever looked after.

Hull Fostering Childrens Social Services Ofsted Report 13th January 2023

Offering the Best Start in Life

Superstition surrounding Friday 13th means that many people regard today as unlucky, so learning Hull’s children’s services Ofsted report would be released today, Friday 13th January, it was not unreasonable to think this was a sign of bad news coming our way. However, we did not need to worry, thanks to the significant changes Hull’s children’s services have made in the last three years our latest Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate.

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