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About fostering

About fostering

Find out more about Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Fostering and what we offer.

We, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â Fostering, are a not for profit fostering agency and are wholly owned by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â County Council. 

We only provide foster care for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â children meaning you are far more likely to be successfully matched with a local child or sibling group. You will have access to a fantastic local support when you join our network of local foster carers.

More about our service

Learn more about our service and what you can expect from fostering with us below:

  • this site provides information and support to people living in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏͼ¿â who are considering fostering
  • we have a responsibility to find families who are able to care for children who need them
  • without people coming forward to foster, we would not be able to provide our children with a positive future
  • we view our foster carers as our most valuable resource, we can boast long-serving, committed foster carers and staff
  • we need people to come forward who are determined, enjoy spending time with children and who are ready for a challenge
  • we are passionate about improving the life chances of our children 
  • we want to show you how you can make a difference to a child’s life
  • we offer a variety of different fostering types to meet the needs of children in care as well as what fostering families can provide support with
  • we offer support to our children and families 365 days a year in many different ways
  • Foster Carers are supported with training and development opportunities, provided with regular activities and events to network with their local fostering community
  • our offer focuses on bringing people together to build your support and knowledge as a foster carer

Comments from children

"We had more power to model and articulate the rules and values of our home better than our parents. Stuff like shoes off upstairs, sitting at the tables for meals, which words we use and which we don’t etc. If our parents listed a load of rules it wouldn’t go down very well but we were better icebreakers." - CP, 16 Birth Child in fostering family 

"I could show them stuff and help them play. They trusted me first because I am a child like them. It helped when they were scared and unsure when they first arrived." - JP, 14 Birth Child in Fostering Family 

"I went to bed and there were three children in the house – me and C and J. When I woke up there were two more. They came in the middle of the night and they were playing with my toys when I came downstairs. They only stayed for the weekend, but It was exciting. I don’t think they had toys like mine at their house." - IP, 6 Adopted Child in fostering family

Register your interest

Fill out our online form to register your interest for fostering:

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