What we can achieve by working together

For many families, Progress has meant finally being able to breathe… When Michelle first arrived at Wellcroft House with her daughter Jodie, she was carrying more than just bags. She carried years of worry, exhaustion, and the invisible weight that so many parents of children with special educational needs and disability (SEND) know too well, the weight...

Proud, Loud, and Ready for Pride! ️‍ Happy Pride Month! We’re kicking off this month of love, inclusion, and acceptance with something truly special. The amazing young people at Progress Fostering Service came together to create a vibrant, heartfelt banner, and we will be proudly carrying it at Wolverhampton Pride this Saturday, 7th June! The...

Progress, a trusted leader and pioneer in providing exceptional care services, is thrilled to announce that Olympic medalist and care and social change advocate Fatima Whitbread will be the keynote speaker at its upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration. The event, focused on celebrating a quarter-century of dedication to excellence in care, will highlight the transformative power of compassionate,...

It began with a bold idea, a lot of resistance, and a team determined to make it work. As Progress celebrates 25 years of delivering quality care and outcomes, it’s only fitting that we spotlight some of the most transformative projects in our journey, especially those that have redefined what support can look like during...

At Henley Lodge, a vibrant and nurturing residential home under the Progress umbrella, transformation is more than a goal, it’s a lived reality. Just over a year ago, the service was navigating internal transitions. Today, it’s a home filled with laughter, structured progress, and a fiercely determined leader at the helm.  Jade, Henley’s registered manager...

As Toni celebrates her 18th birthday, she reflects on her journey through foster care. This is a heartfelt story of resilience, trust and the life-changing support she found at Progress: Gemma (a team member at Progress Fostering Service) has been very helpful and helped me so much since I’ve been in foster care. She has...

On a recent weekday morning, Carla, the therapeutic development officer at the Ofsted-outstanding Progress Fostering Service, posed the question that frames every support session she runs: Who is this child beyond the label? “Every child is completely individual, regardless of their background and needs,” she regularly tells foster carers when they gather during one of...

At a corner in the Progress Head Office that provides a typical living room setup, Ms. Gill rehearses the ritual that has shaped her days for a quarter‑century with her supportive husband beside her. “Soon as they come in from school, everyone sits,” she says, tapping the surface. “One and a half hours of study...

Foster Care Fortnight 2025 invites us to celebrate The Power of Relationships, those everyday bonds that help children in care feel safe, seen and supported. For Progress foster carer Tom, relationship‑building starts with a games controller as often as it does with a cup of tea. Tom grew up in care himself. After a stint...

Progress Fostering Service is proud to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2025, the UK’s largest campaign to raise the profile of fostering, which runs from 12 to 25 May under the national theme “The Power of Relationships.” The annual initiative, led by charity The Fostering Network, highlights how strong, nurturing connections transform the lives of children...