Progress Brings Foster Carers Together to Mark Foster Care Fortnight 2026

Progress Fostering Service today welcomed foster carers, Progress leadership, and members of the fostering team to its Wolverhampton head office for a special lunch event celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2026.

The gathering formed part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight campaign, led nationally by The Fostering Network, with the 2026 theme “This is Fostering” highlighting the many different stories and experiences within the fostering community.

The event created an opportunity for foster carers to come together, share experiences, strengthen relationships, and reflect on the impact fostering continues to have on the lives of children and young people.

Alongside carers, members of the Progress leadership team and fostering staff attended the lunch to recognise and thank foster carers for their ongoing dedication, compassion and commitment.

Michelle Earp, Fostering Manager at Progress Fostering Service, said:

“People often ask what fostering really looks like, and the truth is — it’s not just one thing.

It’s the everyday moments. The patience. The laughter. The challenges. The quiet wins that don’t always get seen.

That’s why this year’s Foster Care Fortnight theme, ‘This is Fostering’, matters so much. Because fostering is real life. It’s showing up. It’s being there consistently for a child who needs you.

Today’s lunch was about recognising our carers and creating space for people to come together, support one another, and share their experiences. At Progress, we see every day that fostering is not something you do alone. It’s a community.”

Throughout Foster Care Fortnight, Progress Fostering Service will continue spotlighting foster carers, celebrating young people, and encouraging more people to learn about fostering and the support available through Progress.

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the campaign online using the hashtags #ThisIsFostering, #FCF26 and #ProgressFostering.

Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster carer can contact Progress Fostering Service for information, guidance and support.