England launches national campaign to recruit foster carers
England’s education department is encouraging more adults to consider fostering.
What the record says
The Department for Education’s October 14 announcement describes a national recruitment campaign launched with foster carers and people with experience of care. It supports the government’s ambition to create 10,000 new foster places by the end of Parliament. The department also announced 11 programmes selected for its Fostering Innovation Fund.
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Practical next step
People considering fostering can consult official guidance and their local fostering service.
Limits and what is not established
The 10,000 places are a future ambition, not places already created. Interest in fostering does not itself establish eligibility or approval.
Sources checked October 15, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Department for Education: original information