Banya Fostering

Join us for a morning coffee in Nottingham, 6th July. We'll be in town to talk all things fostering, send us a message for location details ☕

🎖We're up for Equity & Inclusion Professional/Organisation of the Year Award at the Black & Diverse Safeguarding Awards! 🎖

Lesiran Edwards created this award to recognise the hard work, contribution and impact within safeguarding, public service and community work and we're so happy to be nominated for an award!

The BDSC Conference & Awards 2026 takes place on Saturday 19th September 2026 and includes:

• Keynote speakers, workshops and exhibitors
• An awards ceremony
• A chance to speak with professionals, leaders, sponsors, business owners and organisations across safeguarding

Join us here: https://pensight.com/x/swcoachinghub/bdsc-26

We can't wait to be there and congrats to every finalist!

If you have room in your home to support a child, please don't let a or long-term health condition stop you from exploring .

There's a common assumption that are only looking for people with perfect physical health, but we want to break down that barrier. What truly matters is your ability to offer a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.

In many cases, your lived experience of navigating challenges is a huge asset, giving you a deep sense of empathy that can help a foster child feel completely understood.

Have a read of our latest blog to find out how the process actually works.
https://buff.ly/CJo8uFp

The UK government announced today that they will go forward with restrictions on online features such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children.

Expected to be brought to Parliament before Christmas, protections are expected to come into force in Spring 2027.

The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction and which allow users to post material, alongside algorithms. The ban will therefore include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X but not messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal.

Source: Gov.uk

You don't have to be heterosexual to be a foster carer. You don't even have to be in a relationship to support a young person in care.

LGBTQIA+ people are still unrepresented in the foster care. You can find out how to support change via the link in our bio.

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A study from Action for Children surveyed LGBTQIA+ people in the UK and found that one third believed they couldn't foster because of their sexuality.

Your sexuality has no bearing on your ability to support a young person in care. Find out how by sending us a message, or visit our website via the link in our bio.

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We're going to be at the on the 13th June (next week!)

Head to the link in our bio for tickets, stop by and say hello!

Every day, children living in wars across the globe face unspeakable horrors.

They are not safe sleeping in their homes, playing outside, or learning in school. They are victims of abuse and violence, and are denied the humanitarian assistance that they desperately need.

We focus on empowering stories of children and unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors in care, but today is a reminder that many children across the world are still in need of stability and safety. The UN's campaign reminds us that children have rights, and that children want peace. It’s time to “Prove It Matters”.

We're celebrating Pride month in recognition of all the LGBTQIA+ carers and young people in care 🫶

The first Pride march took place in 1970 as a protest and a party. At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are being challenged in many parts of the world, Pride remains very important.

Creating safe, inclusive and supportive homes means creating homes where young people, foster families and colleagues can be themselves. A great family can take many forms, and it's diversity and empathy that brings the fostering community together. Happy Pride!

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