Respite fostering
Caring for a child a week or two at a time such as at weekends or through the summer holidays.
Respite foster care is time limited.
A respite foster carer could care for a child for a week or two at a time, for example during school holidays, or at weekends – and could be the same child on a regular basis.
Foster carers who offer respite fostering generally look after children who are already cared for on a full time basis by other non-related foster carers, or by kinship carers (extended family members).
A foster carer who is approved as a short term or long term carer can also provide respite care if they have the capacity and you may choose to do this between children.
Register your interest
Fill out our online form to register your interest for fostering:
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Register your interest in fostering
Sometimes families are unable to provide the level of care and support a child needs, register your interest to become a foster carer.
Types of fostering
There are various ways in which foster carers can give support to local children and their families.
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