Trust Fostering | Could you make a difference?

Trust Fostering is delivered by Doncaster Children’s Services Trust, a not-for-profit organisation set up to deliver social care and support services to children, young people and families.

We are passionate about improving children’s lives and making fostering fun.

We know fostering can be very challenging. That’s why when you foster with us you won’t be fostering alone. You’ll be a part of a big fostering family made up of experienced foster carers and social workers who all want our young people to lead happy, safe and active childhoods that allow them to go on and achieve their dreams as adults.

Fostering News

14.03.2019

Volunteer Mentors needed to support children across Doncaster

The search is on to find over 100 volunteers to be mentors to vulnerable children and young people across Doncaster.

Colleagues at Doncaster Children’s Services Trust are looking for people to spare just two hours a month to help a child or young person raise their aspirations and try new experiences.

Pupils aged 9 to 18 from schools across the borough will be part of the ‘Trusted Mentors’ project, which is being funded through the Department for Education’s Doncaster Opportunity Area programme, following research into the positive impact mentors can have on young people.

05.03.2019

Home for Care Leavers celebrates ‘phenomenal’ first year

A celebration has been held to mark the first anniversary of Cantley House, a home in Doncaster that prepares care leavers for independent living.

The facility provides supported living for young people previously cared for through the Doncaster Children’s Services Trust.

From left to right: Paul Moffatt, Chief Executive, Doncaster Children’s Services Trust; Barbara Murray, Children and Adult Mental Health Services Manager, Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust and Dr David Crichton, Clinical Chair, NH

07.02.2019

Improving mental health assessments of looked after children in Doncaster

Doncaster is just one of nine pilot areas across the country that will trial a new approach to mental health assessments to help ensure that children and young people are assessed at the right time, with a focus on their individual needs for those in care.

07.02.2019

Fostering duo scoop a surprise award

A couple who have fostered more than 100 children and teenagers during the past 40 years received a surprise at the Doncaster Children’s Services Trust annual Star Awards.

The awards, in their fourth year, recognise the work that those at the Trust and its partners carry out each and every day to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families in need in Doncaster.

30.01.2019

Stars glitter at staff awards

Individuals and teams of staff from Doncaster Children’s Services Trust have been awarded for their dedication and contribution to improving the lives of local children, young people and families.

The Trust's STAR Awards, now in their fourth year, are held for staff and external workers and aim to celebrate those who go that extra mile and truly make a difference through their passion and commitment to helping families.

04.01.2019

Double Praise from Ofsted

Ofsted have praised Doncaster Children’s Services Trust for their delivery of an ‘outstanding’ fostering service which, they say, ‘greatly enhances the life chances’ of children and young people.

The government watchdog has also given positive feedback to the Trust and Doncaster Council, for services they jointly deliver for children and young people with disabilities.

Inspectors have paid a visit to the Trust twice in recent weeks – one for a full inspection of the fostering service, which is delivered by the Trust on behalf of the council.

Welcome to Trust Fostering

Trust Fostering is delivered by Doncaster Children’s Services Trust, a not-for-profit organisation set up to deliver social care and support services to children, young people and families.

We are passionate about improving children’s lives and making fostering fun.

Fostering News