Thinking about fostering?
We’ll help you consider if the time is right for you and support you every step of the way throughout your journey.
About Fostering
Find out what fostering is, the different ways to foster and the children who need fostering.
Why foster with us?
Information about our fees and allowances and the practical and emotional support we offer.
How to become a foster carer
Learn all about the steps involved to becoming a foster carer and the journey to approval.
Fostering together
We are an inclusive authority who positively encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to foster with us
A network of support
Through the Mockingbird Family Model, we provide enhanced support to our foster families
Latest news
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“I still remember that little boy, with just the clothes on his back and a carrier bag” – our first foster child
Tracey and John have been fostering for four years. We asked them about to share their fostering story about caring for their first foster child.
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Becoming a foster carer, your journey to approval
Becoming a foster carer involves a thorough assessment process, but our friendly and knowledgeable team make it as smooth as possible. Fostering Recruitment Officer, Emily explains what to expect on…
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What we did with our fostering families in 2024
Here’s a quick round-up of some of what we’ve been involved with this year with our fostering families, hard-working team, partners and supporters.
