Have you ever thought about fostering?Across March, many children and young people need safe, nurturing homes where they can grow, thrive and feel secure. As of recent reports, there are approximately 700 children and young people in care across Cambridgeshire. The county has experienced a notable increase in these numbers over the past year, with many children requiring placements outside of the local area due to a shortage of local foster carers.
These children come into care for many reasons — from family breakdown, neglect, or abuse, to situations where their birth families can no longer provide the support they need. For many, foster carers are the lifeline that offers stability, encouragement and a sense of belonging at a time when they need it most.
Yet there simply aren’t enough foster carers. There is a need for foster carers to support children of all ages, especially sibling groups, teenagers and parent and child arrangements. Nexus Fostering provides full training and dedicated support to help carers succeed in helping create positive outcomes.
Becoming a foster carer isn’t about having a perfect background — it’s about offering patience, compassion, and a safe home. Carers can be single, rent their home, and you don’t have to of had your own children before, what matters most is a commitment to making a positive impact on a child’s life.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to act. Every child deserves a home where they can feel valued, supported and safe and you could be the person who helps them get there.
📞 Get in touch
Call: 0800 389 0143
Email: foster@nexusfostering.co.uk
Visit: www.nexusfostering.co.uk to find out more or start your journey today.
Together, we can help children across Cambridgeshire have the futures they deserve.
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The consultation is open from 5 February 2026 – 26 March 2026
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