RootsCafé

Sip. Share. Belong.

Join the Roots Café conversation — real stories, honest talks, and the chance to shape the future for children in care.
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What is Roots Café?

Roots Café is a unique monthly series of conversations about care, community, and belonging.
Whether you’re curious about fostering, passionate about positive identity for African and Caribbean children, or simply want to make a difference, you’ll feel welcome here.
Each month we run a 4-week event cycle designed to inspire, connect, and recruit the next generation of foster carers and advocates.

Our 4-Week Cycle

Week 1
Roots Cafe on the Road
Pop up event at community locations
Week 2
Roots Cafe Live
Live Stream Event with Guests
Week 3
Roots Cafe Video Drop
YouTube Events Video Release
Week 4
Roots Cafe Round Table
Live Discussion and Reflection

Why Join Us?

  • Hear inspiring, real-life stories.
  • Connect with like-minded people.
  • Discover ways to make a difference — even if you can’t foster yourself.
Every seat is valuable — you might leave as a future foster carer, or as an advocate who helps us find the carers children need.

Upcoming Events

Roundtable: Month in Review (General)

Join Mike & Trish for an open discussion about this month’s themes and what we can do next — either as foster carers or as advocates.

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Roundtable: What We Learned This Month (Afro Focus)

Small-group conversation led by Trish focusing on practical routines that build pride, belonging, and stability for children.

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YouTube Drop: New Carers, Real Talk

We’re releasing an edited video with honest reflections from a recently approved carer — modern life, constraints, and why it’s still possible to foster.

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YouTube Premiere: Highlights – Positive Identity Q&A

Join the premiere and chat live as we share highlights from our recent guest interview on identity-positive fostering.

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Coffee Evening + Guest: The Next Generation of Carers

Limited to 8 seats. We’ll explore the need for new carers and host a live conversation with a recently approved carer.

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Coffee Morning + Guest: Positive Identity for African & Caribbean Children

Limited to 8 seats. Enjoy coffee, hear our Roots & Wings presentation, and join a live interview with our guest on identity-positive fostering.

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Roots Café On the Road – West Brom Market

We’re bringing Roots Café to West Bromwich Outdoor Market for open conversations about fostering, identity, and community.

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Roots Café On the Road – Bullring Pop-Up

We’ll be out in the community asking: Who helped you become you? Share a story, bust a myth about fostering, and pick up an invite to our next coffee morning.

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How to Book Your Seat

Seats are limited to 8 per on-site event, so please book early.
  • Choose your event from the list above.
  • Complete the short registration form.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details — plus 3 facts to share with friends.
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Can’t Attend? Still Get Involved

If you can’t make it to an event, you can:
  • Watch online — follow us on [YouTube link].
  • Refer a potential foster carer — and earn a reward if they join us.
  • Share our story — spread the word on social media with #RootsCafe.