As the new year begins, it’s a time for fresh starts, renewed hope, and setting intentions for the months ahead. For many, the beginning of the year is a moment to reflect on how we can make a difference—not just for ourselves but for others. If you have ever thought about fostering, there’s no better time than now to turn that thought into action.

A new year is often seen as a blank page a time to step outside our comfort zones and embrace new challenges. By becoming a foster carer, you’re not just starting a new chapter in your own life; you are helping a child start theirs.

What is Fostering?

Fostering is a way to offer children and young people a safe, nurturing home while their own parents are unable to look after them. How long you care for the child depends on the type of foster care. It can range from one night to many years, or until the child is an adult.

Why Fostering Matters

Fostering provides vulnerable children with a safe, loving, and nurturing home. For many children, it’s an opportunity to heal from past trauma and build a brighter future. As a foster carer, you play a vital role in offering them stability, guidance, and a sense of belonging.

At its heart, fostering is about creating connections helping children feel seen, heard, and valued. And in return, fostering offers carers the chance to grow, learn, and experience the profound joy of making a lasting impact on a child’s life.

Why Choose 2025 to Start Fostering?

A Time of Resolution:
The new year is the perfect moment to commit to making a meaningful change. By fostering, you’re choosing to invest your time and energy in something that creates ripples of positivity far beyond your own life.

The Need is Growing:
According to Fostering Network, the need for foster carers is at an all-time high. Across the UK there’s currently a shortage of 6,500 foster families as the number of children in care in the UK exceeds 100,000 (100,437) the highest on record. By choosing to foster in 2025, you can provide vulnerable children with the safe and loving home and make a lasting difference in their lives.

Start Your Journey Today

As we step into 2025, take a moment to think about the difference you can make. At Sunbeam, we are proud of our standards and the help & support we provide to all our foster carers. Sunbeam offers up to £700 fostering allowance per child per week depending on children’s needs. Apart from this, all our foster carers have 24-hour access to staff and support which is not just a promise but delivered 365 days per year.  To know in detail about the support offered by us  to our foster carers please read our 20 Reasons to Join Sunbeam. We welcome foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds and all ages.

Make 2025 the Year of Impact
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, there’s no better time to take the first step. Get in touch with one of our Recruitment Officers now by calling us on 02087990930 or visiting our website www.sunbeamfostering.com

Written By- Nishtha Singh (Digital Marketing Officer)