Thinking about fostering?
Whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced carer looking for your next step, we have a range of rewarding roles to suit different lifestyles, skills, and levels of experience.
Thinking About Fostering?
Find out what fostering is, the different ways to foster and the children who need fostering.
Why foster with South Glos?
Information about our fees and allowances and the practical and emotional support we offer.
How to become a foster carer
Thinking about fostering? Learn about the steps involved to becoming a foster carer and the journey to approval.
Foster for your Local Authority
As a foster carer with South Gloucestershire Council, you’ll receive expert local support, trauma‑informed services, full training and generous financial allowances – all within a not‑for‑profit service focused on children and carers.
Fostering with Pride
We are part of South Glos Council, an inclusive authority that celebrates diversity of our fostering community. We welcome foster carers from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQI+ community.
Building brighter futures with Mockingbird
We’re proud to deliver our thriving Mockingbird programme, bringing fostering families together through strong peer relationships that provide support and connection when it’s needed most.
Therapeutic Support with WAYPOINT
Our WAYPOINT service provides trauma‑informed, therapeutic support to fostering families, helping to strengthen relationships, stabilise placements, and ensure everyone feels supported, understood, and valued.
Latest news
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Can I foster if I have pets?
Find out how dogs, cats and other pets fit into fostering and why many foster families include much-loved animals.
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Can I foster if I rent my home?
Find out the requirements for foster carers who rent, what assessments are involved and how to start your fostering journey.
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You’re never fostering alone: Fostering with Mockingbird
We’re proud we offer the Mockingbird Family Model: a pioneering approach to fostering that ensures you’re never doing it alone.
