Fostering
The city council's fostering service is looking to recruit up to
40 new fostering households to join its existing team of skilled
and dedicated carers. Foster carers receive preparation, ongoing
supervision and generous financial support.
We appreciate that choosing to foster a child is not a decision
to be taken lightly. Many people think about fostering for a
long time before they contact us. We hope these pages will explain
the different options available to you and help you feel more
informed and ready to take the next step.
The different types of fostering that you can get involved with.
If you've decided fostering could be for you there are a number of steps that need to be taken.
Private Fostering is when a child lives with someone who is not close family for more than 28 days.
Satisfying, rewarding and great fun, fostering is about providing a caring and safe environment.
Contact us to take the next step on your journey into fostering.
The fostering service has a dedicated team that focuses on support for and supervision of carers.
Frequently asked questions about fostering.
An insight into the daily life of a foster carer.