Foster Carer Testimonials

At Nurture Fostering, we are proud to support our foster carers on their journey. Here’s what some of them have to say about their experience with us.

💙Foster Carer Feedback

"A Big Thank You!"
"A big THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to everyone at Nurture Fostering. I am so grateful for your patience and support throughout my journey. The guidance from my SSWs and the entire team has given me the confidence to care for young children. I truly appreciate everything you've done!"
— K from Upper Norwood

🌱 "Growing in Confidence"
"I recently reflected on my journey with Nurture and realized that I haven’t come this far alone. The first few weeks were not easy, but with the support of my SSW, things became lighter. I have learned so much, and my confidence keeps growing. Thank you for being there for me!"
— R from South Coulsdon

🎁 "Feeling Valued"
"A welcome visit from my SSW and the Fostering Registered Manager with a welcome gift – such a thoughtful gesture! It made me feel truly valued."
— C from Catford

"Excited for the Future"
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and everyone for their part in helping us transfer to Nurture. Our supervising social worker Ashleigh is lovely, and we have really hit it off—what a great match in SSW. We look forward to our future with Nurture Fostering!"
— D from Medway

📌 "Real Support in Real Time"
"A huge THANK YOU for all your help with N’s dermatologist appointment, emergency clothing allowance, and school application. From day one, I was told that Nurture focuses on supporting foster carers—and that is exactly what I’ve experienced. If this is how Nurture operates, I look forward to a long journey with you!"
— K from Upper Norwood

💡 "Always There When You Need Them"
"Helen is always available to offer guidance and support. Her welcoming nature is very reassuring."
— A from London

🛠️ Support & Guidance

"The support is easily accessible and provides necessary feedback which is quite beneficial for the fostering process."
— A from East London

"My supervising social worker has conducted frequent visits to quality assure the care of the children."
— A from East London

"I am happy that I received so much care and support from Nurture. This is especially true when I find things challenging to fill out online, they are always willing to help out."
— A from East London

"Thank you all for your work on this placement to get it over the line. I have complete confidence and trust in you all, which for me is amazing."
— T from Bromley

"Thank you all for your support and kindness shown to us and our kids (and our dog C)!"
— T from Bromley

📚 Training & Development

"These training sessions have been immensely helpful and allow me to be in a better place to safeguard the children in my care."
— A from East London

"The training was excellent! The trainer was clear and concise, making expectations clear."
— Anonymous Foster Carer

"I found the content on communication with children especially useful. It helps children share their issues, allowing carers to provide better support."
— M&H from Kennington

👶 Parent and Child Training
"This course gave me much more insight into mother and baby placements."
— K from Catford

"Very informative, well-presented, and educational."
— M from Anerley

"Hearing experienced foster carers share their wisdom was invaluable. We explored attachment styles, parent-child interaction, and child development milestones, which I found very beneficial."
— C from Catford

📝 Record Keeping Training
"The training was very informative. I learned a lot more than I expected!"
"The 'W' system (when, where, what, etc.) is a great tool to remember."
"Understanding how language impacts record-keeping was eye-opening."

👨‍🏫 Skills to Foster Training
"The training was fantastic—Charlotte and Elleisha were outstanding. They were confident, enthusiastic, and made us feel comfortable discussing things openly."
— J from Greenwich

"The course answered so many of our initial questions and made us feel more at ease about the fostering process. Hearing real-life stories was reassuring."
— C from North London

"This course has helped me feel more relaxed about fostering and reassured me that I will be fully supported."
— D from South East London

🌍 Cultural Awareness Training
"Visiting a mosque and speaking with an Imam helped me understand different religious practices better. I now know more about prayer requirements, food choices, and Ramadan guidelines."
— C from North London

📈 Ongoing Development
"The training provided has helped me develop my skills and grow as a foster carer."
— E from Camberwell

"It has given me a better understanding of how to help children develop their individual identities and cultures."
— S from Coulsdon

🛡️ Safer Care & Allegations Training
"I attended the Safer Care and Allegations training, and the overall feedback is that it is excellent. From the content to the venue, everything was great. Thank you!"
— D from Ipswich

📌 Panel Feedback

"I felt very well prepared attending my pre-panel workshop. During panel, I was made to feel very relaxed and found panel members to be welcoming, open, professional, friendly, and clear. I had no negatives!"
— J from Croydon

"I felt welcome and comfortable when attending panel. The waiting facilities were 5 stars, and I was given all the relevant information before attending. It has made me feel very happy about attending future panels."
— A from South East London

"Prior to panel, my supervising social worker Ashleigh spoke to me about how I was feeling and ensured I was well prepared so coming into it I felt good for panel. Panel members were welcoming, friendly, clear and professional. They were positive and easy to talk to and made my experience lovely".

— D from South East London

🤝 Positive Experiences with Social Workers

"During our pre-placement meeting, our supervising social worker Ashleigh was fab! Such a lovely girl. Both the local authority and us praised how helpful Christian in the placements team was!"
— T from Bromley

"Helen is always available to offer guidance and support. Her welcoming nature is very reassuring."
— A from London

💙 Heartfelt Thanks & Appreciation

"Dear Nurture, thank you so much for the beautiful flowers which have just been delivered. This has indeed brightened up my mornings. Thank you all so much for holding me in your hearts. Much love and blessings."
— C from South East London

"A billion thank yous! To Christian and Charlotte, words cannot express my thanks and appreciation! God bless."
— N from Croydon

"You're the best! To Elleisha, just to say thanks for all you do for my family and myself. Thank you!"
— N from Croydon

"Please could you thank everyone in the office for the wonderful flowers. It's really great to be part of great people at Nurture. The staff there are second to none. Thank you ALL AGAIN for everything really!"
— Anonymous Foster Carer

"Thank you all so much for the lovely flowers x Please share with everyone in the office!"
— D from South East London

"Thank you for our beautiful bouquet of flowers—very thoughtful! We also look forward to working with everyone in the Nurture team!"
— D from Medway

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Inspired by these experiences? If you're interested in becoming a foster carer, contact us today to start your journey with Nurture Fostering!