Fostering
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 through the Peterborough City Council fostering team and
you'll feel more informed and ready to take the next step.
If you have time to care, you will experience the best
rewards imaginable by giving a child a home.
Children need foster care for a variety of reasons. Some
families may have suffered a crisis and need help and support or
the child may have been subjected to neglect or abuse.
Every child is individual and has specific needs
Fostering is more than just providing a comfortable home you
need to be able to listen, empathise and give the attention and
support they need.
Foster carers from all walks of life are needed to meet the
diverse needs of children. There are many children between the ages
of 0-18 who need foster carers for varying lengths of time in their
lives.
We welcome single people regardless of gender, heterosexual
and same sex couples. This is irrespective of people's ethnicity,
religion or disability. You do need to be over the age of 21 and
have a positive outlook, energy, enthusiasm and commitment. Our
main concern is that you are able to help a child develop both
emotionally and physically. You could make a valuable difference to
a child's life and future.
The fostering needs of children vary and we work to match the
right family with the right child. We will be with you all of the
way, offering help, encouragement, support and guidance, assisting
you through every aspect of the application process and beyond. Our
commitment is to help make fostering a positive and rewarding
experience for you and the child.
Please contact us on 0800 0850713
An answering machine is available out of hours.