Read and watch fostering stories
We welcome foster carers from all walks of life, and all backgrounds.
Below, a few of our foster carers talk about their experience of fostering with Barnardo's in a selection of written accounts and videos.

LGBT Fostering stories
A few of our LGBT+ foster carers talk about their experience of fostering with Barnardo's in a selection of written accounts and videos.

Types of foster care
There are many different kinds of foster care, specific to each child's situation. Find out more about the many ways you can provide care for a child who needs your help.




