Real Carers.
Real Voices.
Real Support.

An independent charity run by Dudley’s foster carers, for Dudley’s foster carers and the children they care for.

What we do About us

Run by carers.
For carers.

Two foster carers chatting over mugs of tea in a community space
Peer listening
A carer and a young child walking hand in hand along an autumn park path
Days out together
Local carers and neighbours planting herbs together in a community garden
Rooted in Dudley
Who we are

DFCVA is an independent charity run by approved foster carers in Dudley. We listen to each other, we speak up together alongside Dudley Fostering Services, and we make sure no fostering family has to figure it out alone.

Founded by carers

Set up and led by Dudley local authority foster carers. Registered as a charity in July 2025.

A stronger voice

Working in partnership with Dudley Council’s Fostering Services, so carers’ experience is heard.

The whole household

Health, education and everyday wellbeing — for carers and for the children in their care.

Our trustees

All three of our trustees are foster carers in Dudley themselves. Together they govern the charity and are accountable to the Charity Commission for England & Wales.

View us on the Charity Register ↗
  • Steven HonnorChair & Safeguarding Lead
  • Michael HollinsheadTrustee
  • Dawn CampbellTrustee
What we do

Five ways we stand alongside Dudley’s foster families.

Drop in for a cuppa, join a family day out, or let us carry your feedback to the people who make decisions.

Community room set for a peer drop-in with mugs, biscuits and notebooks on a shared wooden table
Peer supportOpen now
Across DudleyCarer drop-ins

A cup of tea and an honest conversation with carers who've been there.
Three foster carer representatives in discussion around a meeting table with notes and laptops
RepresentationOngoing
With Dudley CouncilSpeaking up with the council

We gather carers' feedback and take it — constructively — to Dudley Fostering Services.
Fostering families and children sharing a picnic beneath a large oak tree in open parkland
CommunitySeasonal
Black CountryFamily days out

Picnics, park days and seasonal get-togethers where every child is simply one of the kids.
Nature books, coloured pencils, a child's tree drawing and breakfast on a wooden table
WellbeingOngoing
Dudley boroughHealth & school support

Tips, resources and training to help with schooling, wellbeing and emotional health.
A diverse group of foster carers talking warmly together outdoors
InclusionOur promise
Every activityEquality & safeguarding

Every child and every family deserves to be safe, respected and treated fairly — wherever they're from.
A warm family living room with picture books on the coffee table
Becoming a carer West Midlands

Thinking about fostering in Dudley?

Have an honest chat with someone who’s already doing it — before, during or after you talk to the council.
Get in touch

Whether you’re a carer looking for a friendly ear, thinking about fostering, or hoping to work with us — we’d be glad to hear from you.

Email us Send a message
Phone
07813 715488
Post

Social Work & Safeguarding Services
Corbyn Road, Dudley DY1 2JZ

If a child is at risk In an emergency, call 999. For urgent child protection concerns, contact Dudley Children’s Services. For a concern about a DFCVA activity, contact our Safeguarding Lead, Steven Honnor, on 07813 715488. Please don’t include names or identifying details of any child in this form.

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