Foster for East Midlands Councils will take its recruitment and information stand to four Pride events across the region this summer, giving people a chance to ask informal questions about becoming a foster carer.
The confirmed appearances run from Saturday 13 June to Saturday 12 September, with stops in Chesterfield, Matlock, Nottingham and Derby. Members of the public can visit the stand without a formal appointment; entry fees apply at Chesterfield Pride and Derby Pride.
Summer Pride dates and venues
| Event | When and where |
|---|---|
| Chesterfield Pride | Saturday 13 June, 1pm to 5pm, Stand Road Park, Chesterfield, S41 7JB. Entry fees apply. |
| Pride in the Peaks | Saturday 27 June, 12pm to 5pm, Hall Leys Park, Matlock, DE4 3SX. |
| Notts Pride | Saturday 25 July, 12pm to 4pm, Sneinton Market, Gedling Street, Nottingham, NG1 1DS. |
| Derby Pride | Saturday 12 September, 12pm to 5pm, Markeaton Park, Derby. Entry fees apply. |
The stand is aimed at people who are curious about fostering but have not yet taken the first step. Derby City Council said the recruitment team will be available for informal conversations rather than requiring people to begin a formal application on the day.
Who the fostering stand is for
The Pride appearances are part of a wider push to encourage more people across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to consider fostering. According to Derby City Council, there is an ongoing need for foster carers so children and young people can stay closer to their schools, friends and communities where possible.
The council and Foster for East Midlands Councils are also using Pride Month to recognise LGBTQ+ foster carers already supporting children across the region. The source says some people in the LGBTQ+ community still rule themselves out before asking about fostering because they believe they do not fit a traditional image of a foster carer.
The message from the service is that foster carers come from a range of backgrounds. What matters, the council said, is whether someone can offer a safe, stable and supportive home where a child or young person feels valued.
Foster for East Midlands Councils launched in March 2024 and has received more than 600 enquiries from people interested in fostering. The service says more carers are still needed to meet demand across the East Midlands.
What visitors can ask on the day
The stand is designed for early, practical conversations. Visitors can ask what fostering involves, whether their circumstances might be suitable and what the next step would look like if they wanted more information.
The council has not listed transport arrangements, accessibility details or stall locations within each Pride site, so visitors should use the confirmed event venues and times above as the planning details currently available from the source.
Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Lead Cabinet Member for Fostering for the East Midlands, said Pride Month was a chance to recognise the diversity of the fostering community and the role LGBTQ+ foster carers play in providing homes for children and young people.
He added: “There is no single model of what a foster family looks like.”
The issue is not limited to Pride events. Councils elsewhere are also looking at ways to support foster carers, including local support for foster carers through household cost measures.
How to make contact before or after Pride
People interested in becoming a foster carer can contact Foster for East Midlands Councils by emailing hello@fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk or calling 03033 132 950.
The recruitment team will be at Chesterfield Pride on 13 June, Pride in the Peaks on 27 June, Notts Pride on 25 July and Derby Pride on 12 September.
Source: Derby City Council
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