Your Experience Counts: An Introduction to Fostering with Origins

Considering fostering? Join our relaxed evening session to learn how your life experience, skills, and compassion could change a child’s story – and your own.

As we step into a new year, many of us are naturally drawn to reflection – thinking about what truly matters and how we want to spend our time. For some, it’s a desire to give back. For others, it’s a feeling that there’s still more to offer. Whatever brings you here, this could be the moment you begin exploring something life-changing.

At Origins Foster Care, we believe fostering starts with a conversation – one grounded in openness, understanding, and real human connection. Whether you’re single, part of a couple, retired, working, parenting, or not, what matters most is your capacity to care.

We warmly invite you to join our live online info session to learn what fostering involves and how you might play a vital role in a child’s life.

What to Expect

This relaxed, one-hour session is the perfect introduction to fostering. We’ll cover:

• The different types of fostering – from short-term and emergency placements to longer-term care
• What’s involved in becoming a foster carer, including home requirements and the assessment process
• How fostering fits into different life stages, work routines, and family setups
• The everyday realities of fostering – what it’s really like to offer a child a safe, loving home
  

This is a supportive space for curiosity. No pressure, no jargon – just real information.

How We Support You

At Origins, you’re never expected to walk this path alone. From the very beginning, we provide:

• Ongoing training to help you grow in confidence
• 24/7 support from our expert team, including a dedicated Link Worker
• Financial support and allowances to cover the costs of caring for a child
• A warm community of carers you can connect with and learn from
  

Whether you’re just thinking about it or already ready to begin your fostering journey, we’ll meet you where you are.

Hear From Someone Who’s Been There

You’ll also hear directly from a foster carer who once sat where you are now – full of questions and quiet hope. They’ll share their honest experiences of starting out, the unexpected joys, and the meaningful connections that come with fostering.

Their story will help you imagine what this could look like in your life – and how small steps can lead to something deeply rewarding.

Why Now?

January is a natural time to reimagine what’s next. This session is your chance to learn, reflect, and see if fostering could be part of your story in 2026.

There’s no expectation or commitment – just an open invitation to discover how your presence, patience, and care could offer a child the stability they need to thrive.