Media Enquiries at FCA
Work with FCA to tell powerful, real-life stories about fostering.
At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we support journalists, producers, and researchers with expert insight, compelling case studies, and trusted commentary on fostering across the UK.
Whether you’re covering national issues, human-interest stories, or looking for expert opinion, our team is here to help you quickly and efficiently.
Thanks for your interest in working with FCA, part of the Polaris Community. We hope we can help you to tell your story by sharing ours.
If you’re a journalist, producer, or researcher interested in speaking with us, you’ve come to the right place.
We’re always happy to help shine a light on foster care – whether that’s through our incredible case studies or knowledgeable experts.
Get in touch
The best way to contact us is via email, we can make sure the right person handles your enquiry and we can take it from there.
Faye, PR Manager
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FCA in the News
BBC ONLINE
Bearded biker and former bouncer Tim and wife Claire from FCA Midlands are challenging perceptions of what it means to be a foster parent and they say you could foster too.
GLAMOUR MAGAZINE
FCA foster parent Claudia shares her fostering journey in Glamour Magazine after becoming a foster parent at just 28, she’s now more than 12 years into her journey.
BBC
FCA foster mum was on ITV’s Katie Piper’s Weekend Escapes before being interviewed by the BBC alongside former foster son, William, helping raise awareness of fostering across the UK.
BBC TINY HAPPY PEOPLE
FCA foster parent Jamila shares her experience of fostering babies and toddlers up to the age of 5 with the team at CBeebies for their Tiny Happy People news.
BELFAST LIVE
Belfast foster dad Gerard shares how fostering has strengthened his understanding of fatherhood, masculinity and mental wellbeing, while encouraging more men to foster.
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
FCA foster parent Gerard shares why becoming a foster dad has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his life, highlighting the positive difference fostering can make for both children and families.
TEESIDE LIVE
FCA North East celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with children sharing how supportive foster families have helped them feel loved, secure and optimistic about the future.
EXETER DAILY
FCA South Western celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with children describing their foster parents as their “rock” and praising the supportive, stable homes they provide.
NOTTINGHAM POST
Former prison officer Louise shares how fostering gave her and husband Garry a new sense of purpose after she worked with lots of care-experienced young adults in prison and wanted to make more of a difference.
BUCKS FREE PRESS
FCA Thames Valley celebrates a second consecutive Outstanding Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising the exceptional progress children make and the agency’s commitment to ensuring every child’s voice is heard
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
FCA foster parents Sarah and Xhimi share how fostering has transformed their family life, celebrating the incredible progress their foster daughter has made and encouraging others to consider fostering.
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
FCA Yorkshire and Lincolnshire celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with children describing themselves as cherished members of their foster families and developing a strong sense of belonging.
SOUTHEND AND BASILDON ECHO
FCA Eastern celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising the love, stability and sense of belonging foster families provide, helping children achieve life-changing outcomes.
FCA in the News
GLAMOUR MAGAZINE
FCA foster parent Claudia shares her fostering journey in Glamour Magazine after becoming a foster parent at just 28, she’s now more than 12 years into her journey.
BBC
FCA foster mum was on ITV’s Katie Piper’s Weekend Escapes before being interviewed by the BBC alongside former foster son, William, helping raise awareness of fostering across the UK.
BBC TINY HAPPY PEOPLE
FCA foster parent Jamila shares her experience of fostering babies and toddlers up to the age of 5 with the team at CBeebies for their Tiny Happy People news.
BELFAST LIVE
Belfast foster dad Gerard shares how fostering has strengthened his understanding of fatherhood, masculinity and mental wellbeing, while encouraging more men to foster.
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
FCA foster parent Gerard shares why becoming a foster dad has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his life, highlighting the positive difference fostering can make for both children and families.
TEESIDE LIVE
FCA North East celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with children sharing how supportive foster families have helped them feel loved, secure and optimistic about the future.
EXETER DAILY
FCA South Western celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with children describing their foster parents as their “rock” and praising the supportive, stable homes they provide.
NOTTINGHAM POST
Former prison officer Louise shares how fostering gave her and husband Garry a new sense of purpose after she worked with lots of care-experienced young adults in prison and wanted to make more of a difference.
BUCKS FREE PRESS
FCA Thames Valley celebrates a second consecutive Outstanding Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising the exceptional progress children make and the agency’s commitment to ensuring every child’s voice is heard.
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
FCA foster parents Sarah and Xhimi share how fostering has transformed their family life, celebrating the incredible progress their foster daughter has made and encouraging others to consider fostering.
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
FCA Yorkshire and Lincolnshire celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with children describing themselves as cherished members of their foster families and developing a strong sense of belonging.
SOUTHEND AND BASILDON ECHO
FCA Eastern celebrates an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising the love, stability and sense of belonging foster families provide, helping children achieve life-changing outcomes.
BBC ONLINE
Bearded biker and former bouncer Tim and wife Claire from FCA Midlands are challenging perceptions of what it means to be a foster parent and they say you could foster too.