Real Life Stories From Our Carers | Banya Fostering Agency

How a retired social worker came to support vulnerable women and their children

For this year’s Black History Month, we are honouring Black Britons who champion social work and honour our…

For this year’s Black History Month, we are honouring Black Britons who champion social work and honour our communities. Meet Beverly, a foster carer who specialises in caring for young…

Child, Foster Carer, Real Stories

“Family is 100% the main thing” – How Foster Care Changed 70 Up participant’s life

For this year’s Black History Month, we are honouring Black Britons who champion social work and honour our…

For this year’s Black History Month, we are honouring Black Britons who champion social work and honour our communities. Meet Symon Basterfield, 70 Up star and foster carer who has…

Blog, Foster Carer, Real Stories

LGBTQ+ People Can – and Do – Make Exceptional Foster Carers

How inclusive fostering can transform lives, and why we need more LGBTQ+ carers at Banya When you picture…

How inclusive fostering can transform lives, and why we need more LGBTQ+ carers at Banya When you picture a foster carer, who comes to mind? For many LGBTQ+ people, the…

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FCF25. Catching Up with Madeleine: A Foster Carer’s Perspective

As #FosterCareFortnight continues, we’re shining a light on the incredible people who make fostering such a powerful…

Foster Carer and Supervising Social Worker, Madeleine

As #FosterCareFortnight continues, we’re shining a light on the incredible people who make fostering such a powerful and life-changing journey. Today, we’re excited to share the next video in…

Blog, Foster Carer, Real Stories

Alistair & Ben Return: The Power of Communication in Foster Care

As Foster Care Fortnight 2025 continues, Alistair and Ben return for their second video in our mini-series, The…

Foster Carer and Shared Lives Carer, Alistair

As Foster Care Fortnight 2025 continues, Alistair and Ben return for their second video in our mini-series, The Power of Relationships. This time, they focus on one of the most…

Blog, Foster Carer, Shared Lives

Meet Alistair & Ben. Continuing Our FCF25 Mini-Series: The Power of Relationships

As part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight theme, The Power of Relationships, we’re proud to share the…

As part of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight theme, The Power of Relationships, we’re proud to share the inspiring story of Alistair, a foster carer and Shared Lives carer with…

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Foster Care Fortnight: Meet Madeleine, Foster Carer & Supervising Social Worker

To mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight, we’re excited to share the first video in our new…

To mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight, we’re excited to share the first video in our new mini-series, “The Power of Relationships”, shining a light on the connections that…

Child, Foster Carer, Real Stories

“There will be many who touch your family’s heart” – Marcia’s Tips for New Foster Carers

Marcia came to fostering under difficult circumstances. “My sister-in-law was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, and she worried…

Marcia came to fostering under difficult circumstances. “My sister-in-law was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, and she worried about who would take care of her 3 children. Her children do…

Foster Carer, Real Stories

Banya Carers Delores and Jose Win The Fostering Network Award!

Dolores and Jose are proud receivers of the Fostering Network Award, for outstanding commitment to meeting the needs…

Dolores and Jose are proud receivers of the Fostering Network Award, for outstanding commitment to meeting the needs of children in their care and providing a safe and nurturing family…

Foster Carer, Real Stories

“Such a fantastic joy I will never forget”: Vivian – 14 years of fostering

Vivian has been a foster carer for 14 years, fostering 6 young people who have all stayed with…

Vivian has been a foster carer for 14 years, fostering 6 young people who have all stayed with her long-term. Today, we’re spotlighting Vivian with some moments from her incredible…

How a retired social worker came to support vulnerable women and their children

“Family is 100% the main thing” – How Foster Care Changed 70 Up participant’s life

LGBTQ+ People Can – and Do – Make Exceptional Foster Carers

FCF25. Catching Up with Madeleine: A Foster Carer’s Perspective

Alistair & Ben Return: The Power of Communication in Foster Care

Meet Alistair & Ben. Continuing Our FCF25 Mini-Series: The Power of Relationships

Foster Care Fortnight: Meet Madeleine, Foster Carer & Supervising Social Worker

“There will be many who touch your family’s heart” – Marcia’s Tips for New Foster Carers

Banya Carers Delores and Jose Win The Fostering Network Award!

“Such a fantastic joy I will never forget”: Vivian – 14 years of fostering

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