Manx Care's Family Placement Service is proud to be supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2026 (11 to 24 May), a UK‑wide campaign led by The Fostering Network, which celebrates the vital role foster carers play and highlights the urgent need for more carers.
Across the Isle of Man, foster carers open their homes to children and young people, offering stability, safety and care at crucial times in their lives. During Foster Care Fortnight, Manx Care's Family Placement Service has activities and events planned to thank the Island's foster carers for their dedication, while also raising awareness of the ongoing need for more people to consider fostering.
This year's theme, 'This is Fostering', shines a light on the everyday realities of fostering. It celebrates the skill, commitment and compassion foster carers show from helping a child settle into a new school, to building trust after difficult experiences, and adapting their approach to meet each child's individual needs.
How to get involved
If you'd like to find out more about how to become a foster carer on the Isle of Man, the team will be at the following locations:
- Thursday 14 May - Santander Work Café from 12 noon to 2pm
- Wednesday 20 May - Costa at The Sea Terminal from 5pm to 7pm
Becoming a foster carer
Foster carers are urgently needed to provide safe, nurturing homes for children and young people - whether for a night, a few months, or several years. By fostering, you can make a lasting difference to a child's life.
Anyone interested in fostering on the Isle of Man can contact Manx Care's Family Placement Service to find out more about the support available and how to begin their fostering journey.
