Every child in foster care deserves a home that feels stable, and that stability depends on people who are willing to open their homes and remain in the role for as long as possible.

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While our carers often tell us how rewarding fostering can be, we also know that continuing in the role depends on feeling properly supported, well-trained and heard. At National Fostering Group, this approach is making a difference: last year, more carers joined us than left.

That sounds normal, but in this sector it is not and unfortunately the wider picture is more fragile. The number of approved mainstream foster carers in England has fallen by 12% since 2021, and almost 4,700 fostering households deregistered in the year to March 2025 alone. The latest report from the Nationwide........

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