Parallel Parents

A safe, loving home does so much more than provide shelter—it provides a launchpad. It’s where confidence is built, dreams are born, and a brighter tomorrow becomes possible.

By opening your heart and home, you aren’t just changing a child’s present; you are reshaping their entire future.

🏠💛 Want to make a lifelong impact? Get in touch with us today!

"To give a child a home is to give them a future." ✨

A safe, loving home does so much more than provide shelter—it provides a launchpad. It’s where confidence is built, dreams are born, and a brighter tomorrow becomes possible.

By opening your heart and home, you aren’t just changing a child’s present; you are reshaping their entire future.

🏠💛 Want to make a lifelong impact? Get in touch with us at Parallel Parents to learn more about becoming a foster carer in Hull, Lincolnshire, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Stoke, West and East Midlands.

Exciting news! We are expanding our family and recruiting local foster carers for our brand-new PP NORTH branch! 🐾

While our main base is in Hull, our hearts and support reach across the region. We are looking for incredible individuals and families throughout:

Hull

Lincolnshire

Doncaster

Grimsby

Rotherham

If you've been thinking about making a difference right in your local community, we would love to welcome you to the PP North team.

📘 Essential Reading for Our Foster Carers!
Navigating the financial side of fostering shouldn’t be stressful. We’ve updated our Tax and National Insurance Guide for 2026 to make everything as simple and straightforward as possible!

Whether you are a new carer or just need a quick refresher, this easy-to-read document breaks down exactly what you need to know about your tax and NI.

👉 Got questions? We’re here to support you every step of the way. Please reach out to your FCDW directly for further guidance or tailored advice.

🌟 Celebrating 5 Years of Incredible Care! 🌟
This month, we are bursting with gratitude as we celebrate a truly special milestone. Five years ago, a group of extraordinary people opened their hearts and their homes to become foster carers with us.

Today, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to:

Caroline and David

Karen and Andrew

Kirstie-Anne and Laura

Saima and Rizwan

Sarah-Louise

Fostering is a journey filled with countless quiet moments of kindness, resilience, and unconditional support. Over the last half-decade, these incredible families have provided safety, warmth, and a bright future for children when they needed it most.

"To change a life, you just need to be there." — Five years of being there, every single day, is an achievement worth shouting from the rooftops.

Whether it’s guiding a child through a tough day, celebrating a school milestone, or simply creating a safe space to laugh and grow, your dedication has made a profound difference in our community.

Please join us in raising a virtual glass, sending a massive round of applause, and showering them all with the appreciation they so richly deserve.

Thank you all for 5 years of compassion, dedication, and beautiful care. Here’s to many more! 🥂💙

Ready to make a difference in a child's life? 💙
Our Manchester team is heading to Chadderton Park Pavillion Cafe for a drop-in fostering information session! Whether you’ve been thinking about fostering for years or you’re just starting to get curious, we’re here to help.

Stop by for a casual chat, grab some information, and get all your questions answered in a relaxed environment.

📅 Event Details:
When: 29th May

Time: 10am – 2pm

Where: Pavillion Cafe, Chadderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road, Oldham OL9 0QB

Why come along?
Fostering is about providing a safe, positive, and flexible home for children who need it most. Our team will be on hand to discuss the support, training, and rewards that come with being a part of the Parallel Parents family.

No need to book—just show up! We look forward to meeting you there. 🤝✨

Phew, it was a 32°C scorcher at the Mirfield Community Gardens Fun Day this week!

Hello, Bizzy Bear here, I had the best time soaking up the sun with local families, our foster carers, the Manchester team, and the staff from Care Today. We had a blast with giant Snakes & Ladders, arts and crafts, and plenty of hot dogs! But the best part? Local people got to chat directly with our carers to get a true insight into fostering life, and I even helped a few start their own fostering journeys. Want to see all the sunny photos and find out what went down?
Click here to read the full blog! 🐾
www.parallelparents.com/blog