Cathy Sowden

HOME fostering are delighted to share that we have been awarded a grant by the Department for Education through the Fostering Innovation Fund. This means that we are able to expand our team and scale up our service in a more timely way which is very exciting! We are currently recruiting for: A full time Fostering Social Worker A full time Fostering and Business Support Worker A part time (3 days a week) Engagement and Support Worker We are also recruiting more Independent Social Workers to...

At HOME Fostering, a large part of our vision is to enable more brothers and sisters to grow up together. As our model supports 'would be' carers to move into larger properties that enable them to foster, those larger properties will also create family homes with more space for siblings. ‘Siblings are more than family, they’re a safety net’ Thank you again to Nigat, foster carer and HOME Panel Member for sharing your lived experience of caring for brothers and sisters. If fostering is...

This month we’re introducing Tiffany, our incredible Fostering Coordinator... 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘? "Growing up in care could have defined my life, but because of the love, support, and belief my foster family showed me, it became a foundation for opportunity, growth and hope. They didn’t just give me somewhere to live - they truly cared for and loved me. That experience has shaped who I am, and I will always be grateful. The impact of stability, encouragement, and having someone...