Foster for Greater Manchester

Working in partnership with all 10 Greater Manchester local authorities, we're here to provide support to new and existing foster carers.

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Foster carers play a vital role in not only creating memories with the children in their care, but making sure the child keeps hold of them. Are you a memory-maker like Keith? Can you be the difference to a child's life?

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

It's the WE INVENTED THE WEEKEND festival this weekend at Media City, Salford Quays.
The fun-filled festival has over 200 free activities and we have a stall, so come along and find out more about fostering.

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Curious to learn more about fostering? We host a number of events across Greater Manchester to allow you to have an informal chat about fostering: https://t.co/olLj3CmP07

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Fostering can be busy, fun and educational in equal measure. If you're curious to learn more, head to our website, give us a call or come along to one of our events for an informal chat.

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Foster for Greater Manchester is a collaborative partnership between all ten Greater Manchester local councils. Find out more at https://t.co/MTayPu0DyN

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Fostering is more flexible than you think. From a few nights a week to a long-term home, you can make a difference in a way that works for you.

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a foster carer, explore our website or give us a call on 0300 303 0321.

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Had a cracking time at the #MCRChristmas Parade earlier today.

Thanks to our colleagues from the fostering teams at all ten councils in Greater Manchester and our fantastic foster carers and their families for taking part 👏

#JoinTheFosteringFamily

[Manchester City Council @ManCityCouncil]

Join us for the Manchester Christmas Parade, in celebration with @quookeruk this Sunday 7 December from 1pm. 🎉🥁🎭

A big thank you to this year's event sponsors - @quookeruk and @OceanOutdoorUK. 👏

👉 https://t.co/uRjAVtvYtP

#MCRChristmas

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

It's the #MCRChristmas Parade on Sunday at 1pm, and we're in it!!

Our colleagues from the fostering teams at all ten councils in Greater Manchester will be joined by some of our fantastic foster carers and their families.

We'll be handing out gifts!!

#JoinTheFosteringFamily

[Tameside Council @TamesideCouncil]

"It takes a village to raise a child – and we’re proud to be part of that village.” 💙

Wayne & Vicky show fostering can fit your lifestyle. Could you be the difference?

👉 https://t.co/d9PfveCzFm
📞 0300 303 0321

See the first comment for more on Wayne and Vicky's story💬

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Big thanks to everyone involved in the Heaton Park, Park Run on Saturday morning, who made us very welcome. And to all those that chatted to us about fostering.

Huge respect to the Foster Carers who took part in the run itself.

Photo credit: https://t.co/CZE9ApLSQ0

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Did you know…
You don’t have to give up your career to foster a child.

Many foster carers continue to work while providing a stable, loving home from children and young people.

Could fostering be for you?

Learn more at https://t.co/W3x1cntFzj

#FCF25

[Oldham Council @OldhamCouncil]

Did you know…There are lots of different ways to foster.

From a few nights a week to a long-term home, you can make a difference to a child’s life in Oldham.

Could fostering be for you? Visit https://t.co/sm5Ks3J3ul

#FCF25 #fosterforgm

[Manchester City Council @ManCityCouncil]

Got a room in your heart and home?

If you’re over 21, have patience and kind heart, you’ve already got what it takes to make all the difference to a child’s life in Greater Manchester.

Curious? Learn more at https://t.co/veioGC6Isq

[Tameside Council @TamesideCouncil]

Got room in your heart and home? Hear about the support you get when you join our Tameside Fostering Family🧡

From the start and throughout we will support you through a range of different means.

Simone explains our support offer below👇

#FCF25
@FosterForGM @fosteringnet

[Foster for Greater Manchester @FosterForGM]

Curious about fostering? Our Foster Care 5k Park Run tomorrow provides a great opportunity to meet the wider @FosterForGM team and speak to existing foster carers. The Heaton Park 5k Run is a free, fun and family-friendly community event.

https://t.co/Md3QrsBi1o #FCF25

[Tameside Council @TamesideCouncil]

"He left and went to make his own way in the world and a year later, we got a phone call saying can I come home?"🏡

Andrew and Shelley are 2 foster carers who've spoken to us this Foster Care Fortnight.

⚠️Quick warning have the tissues at the ready

@fosteringnet @FosterForGM

[Rochdale Borough Council @RochdaleCouncil]

Yesterday we joined our local #fostercarers for a nice walk in Queen’s Park to celebrate the amazing impact they're having on the lives of local children and young people. ♥ #FCF25

Join our amazing #fostering community.
📞0300 303 0321
👉https://t.co/vGXGQ3kCgU / @FosterForGM

[Tameside Council @TamesideCouncil]

"We’ve made powerful relationships with children that have been in our care. We’ve kept these even when they moved to their forever home.”💚

Ashleigh and Chris are 2 local foster carers. Hear what Chris says to those who are thinking about fostering💬

@fosteringnet @FosterForGM

[Rochdale Borough Council @RochdaleCouncil]

We’ve been out and about this week delivering cakes to our wonderful foster carers as a small token of appreciation for their amazing work supporting our children and young people.

#Fostering #FosterCare #FosterCareFortnight #FCF25 #FosterForGM #FosterForRochdale @FosterForGM