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Fostering in Scotland

Are you interested in fostering in Scotland? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in the North East

Are you interested in fostering in the North East? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Yorkshire

Are you interested in fostering in Yorkshire? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in the North West

Are you interested in fostering in the North West? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in the East Midlands

Are you interested in fostering in the East Midlands? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in East

Are you interested in fostering in East? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in the West Midlands

Are you interested in fostering in the West Midlands? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

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About fostering

We know you need as much information as possible to make a really informed decision about fostering. Learn more today!

Spare room

One requirement for fostering is a spare bedroom. Find out why this is so important when looking to become a foster parent.

LGBTQ fostering

At Fostering People, we welcome LGBTQ foster parents and single foster parents; both men and women. Find out more today about fostering today!

Race & religion

At Fostering People we welcome foster parents from many different ethnicities and who follow different faiths. Find out more about fostering with us today.

Single foster parents

Are you single and looking to foster? Fostering People is a highly accredited community based fostering agency working across England and Scotland. Find out more.

Can I work & foster?

Many people do work and foster but our fostering allowance means you may not need to. Find out more today.

Previous experience

When it comes to fostering, previous child care experience isn't necessary. Find out more about the criteria needed to become a foster parent.

Types of fostering

Fostering People offers many types of fostering placements, including short & long term fostering. Find out what type of fostering is right for you.

Mockingbird

Fostering People is one of the first independent fostering agencies to introduce Mockingbird, a US fostering model, in the UK. An innovative approach to foster care, designed to improve outcomes for children. Learn more.

Disability Fostering

Do you have patience, understanding and willingness to learn? Then you have the skills we are looking for to foster a disabled child or young person. We offer a full disability service supported by specialist disability social workers.

Long term fostering

Could you be a foster parent for long term fostering or permanence fostering? Find out more about the different types of fostering we offer.

Short term fostering

Could you provide short term care to a child in need? Find out more about fostering and the different types of foster care.

Emergency fostering

Could you offer an emergency placement to a child in need? Find out about becoming a foster parent and the types of fostering we offer.

Step down fostering

Step down fostering is a specialist placement enabling young people to make the transition from living in institutional settings, such as children’s homes, to a family environment.

Sanctuary seeking fostering

Sanctuary seeking fostering involves caring for a young asylum seeker, who has been separated from his or her family. Find out more about the types of fostering we offer.

Parent and Child fostering

Fostering a young parent and their baby can be incredibly rewarding. Find out more about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People.

Sibling fostering

At Fostering People, we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters together, could you foster siblings? Apply today!

Fostering teenagers

Fostering teenagers can be much easier and a lot more fun than you may think. Can you make a difference to a young person’s life?

Respite fostering

Respite fostering is providing care to a child on a very short term basis - this can be anything from a few days to regular weekends. Find out more about the fostering placements we offer.

Checks and references

Looking to foster but unsure what checks and references are carried out? Find out all the information you need.

Fostering Panel

Before you become a foster parent, you’ll attend a fostering panel. Find out more about what happens during the panel process and who attends.

Your first foster child

Getting ready to care for your first foster child is very exciting, but it’s very natural to be anxious too. Follow our tips and tricks.

How will fostering affect my family

Fostering involves the whole family! We discuss how fostering can affect your own children and the support we offer our foster families.

Role of a foster parent

We support all our foster parents to provide the best care to foster children. Discover more about the role of a foster parent.

Fostering with an Independent Agency

Fostering People is an Independent Fostering Agency. Foster agencies have been used by local authorities for over 20 years. Find out how we work here.

About us

Fostering People is a highly accredited community based fostering agency working across England and Scotland. Find out more.

Why choose us

Rated as both Outstanding in England and Excellent in Scotland; quality is at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about fostering with Fostering People.

Therapeutic foster care

Fostering People is an ACEs aware organisation. Are you looking to foster with a therapeutic agency? Find out more about our approach.

Support

When deciding to foster, you want to know that you will receive the right support when you need it. Our highly accredited support has an outstanding reputation. Find out more about fostering with Fostering People.

Support for foster children

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Fostering People. Our approach ensures children in our care have a voice within our organisation and their needs are our first priority.

Training

Fostering People provide you with excellent training both to help you prepare to foster as well as ongoing training to support your professional development. Find out more.

Vision and values

Fostering People was founded with the aim of providing great quality foster placements to children locally. Find out more about our vision and values.

Inspection results

Fostering People is a highly accredited community based fostering agency working across England and Scotland. Find out more.

Julie and Phil's fostering story

Julie and Phil have been fostering for a year which has seen them care for two parent and child placements, a sibling group of 3 on and an 11 year old boy on respite. Julie and Phil have found their experiences very different from each other and they have had their challenges, but continue to enjoy fostering.

Steve and Sandra's fostering story

Read about Steve and Sandra's fostering story.

Emma and Mike's fostering story

Emma and Mike decided to join Fostering People following a recommendation from close friends who are foster parents with the agency. They liked the fact that they felt we would not just be a “number” and it had a family feel to the agency.

Liz and Tom's fostering story

Read about Liz and Tom's first placement, an emergency placement for a 15 year old boy called Amir from Iran.

Tracy and Ian's fostering story

Following a long career with the local authority, Tracy and Ian decided the time was right to make the move to an independent agency. “We attended training with foster carers from the independent sector and when they discussed the support they received, we realised it was possible to have a more positive fostering experience,” describes Ian.

Julie's fostering story

Julie has spent her working life in social care. “I’d been working as a manager for a number of years, spending more and more time on call, working long hours and becoming disillusioned. I wanted to do something different.”

Cathy and Graham's fostering story

Before becoming a foster family, Cathy and Graham were formally an army family traveling across the UK. The couple settled in the West Midlands and started to look into adoption as the couple had been unable to have their own children, as Cathy explains.

Lisa and Martin's fostering story

Lisa and Martin are experienced foster parents who fostered with an independent fostering agency for 2 years prior to joining Fostering People.

Louise and Andrew's fostering story

Most children show great excitement at Christmas time and it can be a wonderful time for foster parents.  But Christmas can be an overwhelming time for some foster children, as Louise and her husband Andrew foster parents from the East Midlands experienced.

Julie and Steve's fostering story

Since joining Fostering People in 2008, Julie and Steve have experienced the full range of joys and challenges that fostering brings.

Dennis and Linda's fostering story

With five birth children and ten grandchildren, Dennis and Linda had always been used to having lots of children around and, once their own children had left home, fostering felt like the next natural step.

Victoria and Marc's fostering story

Victoria and Marc have really embraced fostering and all that goes with it. Victoria had spent over 18 years as a teacher, working in a special needs and behavioural unit. This was invaluable experience and gave her a wealth of skills for fostering.

Katie's fostering story

Katie was a youth worker before becoming a foster parent. Katie explains she has worked in the community and a few of her friends were in foster care and this really motivated her to become a foster parent.

Joanne and Stephen's fostering story | Fostering People

For Joanne and Stephen Phillips, 2012 was a major turning point in their life – it was the year they applied to become foster parents. For Joanne, this opportunity was exactly what she’d been yearning for.

Tracy and Ian's fostering story

Following a long career with the local authority, Tracy and Ian decided the time was right to make the move to an independent agency. “We attended training with foster carers from the independent sector and when they discussed the support they received, we realised it was possible to have a more positive fostering experience,” describes Ian.

Andi's fostering story

"It was a day we would never forget, driving home from Nottingham after being approved as foster parents at our Panel meeting. We were on cloud nine, excited to get home to that chilled bottle of champagne in the fridge to celebrate our new vocation."

John and Yvonne's fostering story

After fostering for five years, Yvonne remembered the day they were approved as foster carers.

Julie and Mark's fostering story

Read about Julie and Mark's fostering story. They have been fostering for around 8 years now and have looked after children of all ages.

Steve and Sandra's fostering story

Steve and Sandra become foster parents because they wanted to give a child or a young person an opportunity to be a part of their family and with their life experiences sensed they could offer a secure and consistent environment to enable a young person to thrive.

Emma and Mike's fostering story

Emma and Mike decided to join Fostering People following a recommendation from close friends who are foster parents with the agency. They liked the fact that they felt we would not just be a “number” and it had a family feel to the agency.

Toni and Graham Fosters' story

Twenty years ago, in the year 2000, Toni and Graham embarked on a new journey within the fostering care sector that has led them to become Fostering People’s longest fostering parents.

Cathy and Graham's fostering story

Before becoming a foster family, Cathy and Graham were formally an army family traveling across the UK. The couple settled in the West Midlands and started to look into adoption as the couple had been unable to have their own children, as Cathy explains.

Damian and Rob's fostering story

Damian and Rob have recently been approved as foster carers with Fostering People. As a gay couple they have shared their thoughts with us as to why they wanted to foster and their experience of going through the assessment process.

Jan and Dave's fostering story

Read about how Jan and Dave's experiences as foster parents to 2 girls, who are now on a long term placement with them both.

Sumera's fostering story

Read about Sumera's fostering story on how with support and guidance by her social worker and the team at Fostering People, helped her settle in quite easily as a foster parent.

Mel and Kevin's fostering story

Mel and Kevin give us an insight on taking up 2 separate fostering placements. A 16 year old female and 12 year old boy, with both of them being in care for totally different reasons.

Pat's fostering story

Pat has been fostering with Fostering People since 2015. Pat has worked with children for 40 years, most recently as a social work, working in education. But Pat wanted a change of direction and saw an advert for the Fostering People information evening.

Carol and John's fostering story

Carol first found out about Fostering People through a friend, who works as a social worker. “A friend told me about the information evening so I went along. When I got there, I found there was no hard sell, the event was relaxed and welcoming and I felt comfortable”.

Steps to Foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People.

Scotland Steps to foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in Scotland.

West Midlands Step to foster brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in the West Midlands.

East Midlands Steps to foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in the East Midlands.

East Steps to foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in East region.

North East Steps to Foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in the North East.

North West Steps to Foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in the North West.

Yorkshire Steps to Foster Brochure

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People in Yorkshire.

Foster Carer Charter

This guide gives you all the information you need about becoming a foster parent with Fostering People.

Art work by the fabulous Middlesbrough artist Martin Blaney

A local Middlesbrough artist Martin Blaney has very kindly given Fostering People some of his wonderful art work for children to colour in whilst in lock down.

Fostering People receives top grades from Ofsted for third time

Nottingham-based Fostering People, a leading independent fostering agency, has received critical acclaim from Ofsted for its latest inspection.

2019 Carer Survey Results Fostering People in England

We've recently asked our foster carers to complete a survey letting us know what they think about Fostering People across the whole spectrum of our service and we are please to be able to share the results with you.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards, leads to a trip to the Palace!

In 2018 Fostering People established its first Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for young people in our Yorkshire region.

Foster Carer Wins Volunteer of the Year Award

Fostering People foster carer Geri Brown was awarded North West Volunteer of the year 2018 from Barnardo’s in recognition of the work that she has done as an Independent Visitor.

Fostering People holds event to share best practise for combatting child sexual exploitation

Fostering People, recently held an event at The Acklam Green Centre in Middlesbrough, aimed at combatting Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) in the region.

'A Picture is worth a thousand words' book launch

Two foster siblings from Middlesbrough have been named the winners of a national photography competition, launched by Fostering People, a collection of best photos from the competition feature in this new book launched on 19th August to coincide with World Photo Day.

Foster carer’s receives ‘Love your Garden’ make over nominated by the young people they have cared for

Fostering People foster carers, Fiona and Karl were featured on the UK most watched gardening programme, ITVs ‘Love your Garden’.

Supporting to reform services for children with disabilities in Jordan | Fostering People

At Fostering People we were delighted to be given the opportunity to share our disability knowledge and practice with the Jordanian Government when we were approached by Lumos (a charity set up by J.K Rowling with a mission to end institutionalisation around the world by 2050).

Fostering People launch new fostering model named Mockingbird

Children, foster carers and staff in our East Midlands area gathered with a representative from the Fostering Network to launch our first ever constellation of Fostering People’s Mockingbird Project.

Latest News from Mockingbird

The latest News from Mockingbird is brought to us by Luisa, the Mockingbird Liaison Social Worker.

20 years of Fostering People

Fostering agency celebrates their 20-year anniversary after delivering decades of support to family’s lives

Fostering People’s Reverse Advent Calendar

Our West Midlands team are making Reverse Advent Calendars for local charities, helping out families in need this Christmas.

Children's Christmas Cards 2020

Fostering People is bursting with artist talent, and this shows it's self every year with our annual Christmas Card entrees.

Christmas Gingerbread Competition

Children and Young People at Fostering People have been keeping themselves busy preparing for Christmas with a wonderful online 'Bake Off'.

Fostering People hosts virtual Santa visits to bring festive cheer to children

Fostering People will be hosting virtual Santa visits to bring festive cheer to foster children who may not make it to his grotto this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2019 Carer Survey Results for Fostering People Scotland

We've recently asked our foster carers to complete a survey letting us know what they think about Fostering People across the whole spectrum of our service and we are please to be able to share the results with you.

First Minister visits Fostering People Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland attended Fostering People Scotland’s Starfish group to meet with a group of children and young people to hear about their experiences of being Looked After in foster care.

Top Grades for Fostering People Scotland

Fostering People Scotland, has received the Care Inspectorate’s top grades for its latest inspection.

George Floyd: Going even further to ensure change

A message from Oliver Kirkland - Registered Manager talking about the tragic death of George Floyd and suggesting how we might learn from this as an organisation and as people.

Fostering assessments during social distancing

In light of recent Government social distancing instructions, we have amended our recruitment and assessment processes, to ensure we can still recruit new fostering family during this difficult time.

Our Response to COVID-19

A message from our Managing Director, John Platt and CEO, Jo August on our response to COVID-19.

How to decorate a foster child's bedroom

If you just thinking about becoming a foster carer, are new to fostering or an experienced foster parents decorating and preparing a bedroom for a foster child who is new to your home is really important.

Exam results day 2020

Well done to each and every one of our young people who received results this year and thank you for sharing them! We’d like to wish them all luck stepping in to the next chapter of their education!

Care made me

When a young person is in foster carer there are many statistics which show that outcomes for children within education, health, employment and crime are less positive than those of their peers which have grown up within a conventional family unit. But here we show how foster care has had a positive effect on young people's lives.

7 Tips to look after you this Self Care Week

Being a foster parent is a hard and often stressful role.  It's important to take care of yourself every bit as much as the children in your care. So here are some top tips to ensure you stay healthy both mentally and physically.

Stress Awareness Day and how I cope with stress

Working with Tyneside Women's Health

Starting in 2019, Fostering People have commenced partnership with Tyneside Women’s Health, a charitable organisation based in Newcastle and Gateshead. The aim of the charity is to help women and girls to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Their overall vision is ‘a society that is free from mental health stigma, in which all women and girls feel included and empowered’.

Destination fostering! Clear sky's ahead

You may be wondering what it will be like to care for somebody’s else’s child; to share your home with a child, but a child who is effectively a stranger; how demanding will it be and what else does it involve?

Can you foster if you have a dog?

A pet dog can be a great first step for many young people, helping them to form attachments to the family as a whole.

Young artist within Fostering People

Our foster children surprise us all the time with their talents, and these drawings are truely fantastic.

Oliver's Christmas message

End of year message to all our fostering families.

The Story of Hanukkah

We are currently in the middle of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light. Read more about Hanukkah and the story behind this important time of year.

K's fostering story

This witty blog from a bright and insightful teenager in foster care with Fostering People, show just how much fun teenagers are, as K's describes her life and her relationship with her foster parents.

Sophie's Story

Read about Sophie's story of being the eldest of 6 siblings and the reason why she came into care at the age of 12 years old.

Josh's fostering story

Can you imagine being over 2 years old, but having never left hospital? This was the reality for Josh but with the help of Fostering People he now has a family home to call his own.

Jack's Story

This story centres around a young 10 year old little boy in foster care with Fostering People who is confused about his gender and how his foster carer is helping him feel comfortable with his own identity despite his young age.

Fostering allowance

We provide a fostering allowance to cover expenses such as food, clothing, travel and bills. Find out more about foster care payments at Fostering People.

Tax and National Insurance

The government offers foster parents generous tax relief. Find out today how this can benefit your tax liability when fostering!

Benefits available to foster parents

Interested in fostering but need to know how fostering will affect your benefits? Find out more today!

Locations We Cover

Learn about all the different regions in which Fostering People cover.

Fostering in Bletchley

Are you interested in fostering in Bletchley? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Aberdeen

Are you interested in fostering in Aberdeen? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Birmingham

Are you interested in fostering in Birmingham? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Blackburn

Are you interested in fostering in Blackburn? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Chesterfield

Are you interested in fostering in Chesterfield? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Darlington

Are you interested in fostering in Darlington? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Barnsley

Are you interested in fostering in Barnsley? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Derby

Fostering in Leicester

Are you interested in fostering in Leicester? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Long Eaton

Are you interested in fostering in Long Eaton? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Loughborough

Are you interested in fostering in Loughborough? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Mansfield

Are you interested in fostering in Mansfield? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Nottingham

Are you interested in fostering in Nottingham? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Angus

Are you interested in fostering in Angus? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering In Cumbernauld

Are you interested in fostering in Cumbernauld? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Dundee

Are you interested in fostering in Dundee? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering In East Lothian

Are you interested in fostering in East Lothian? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering In Edinburgh

Are you interested in fostering in Edinburgh? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Falkirk

Are you interested in fostering in Falkirk? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Fife

Are you interested in fostering in Fife? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Forfar

Are you interested in fostering in Forfar? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Glasgow

Fostering in Kirkcaldy

Are you interested in fostering in Kirkcaldy? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Mid Lothian

Are you interested in fostering in Mid Lothian? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Montrose

Are you interested in fostering in Montrose? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Perth

Are you interested in fostering in Perth? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Stirling

Are you interested in fostering in Stirling? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Stonehaven

Fostering in West Lothian

Are you interested in fostering in West Lothian? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Durham

Are you interested in fostering in Durham? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering In Gateshead

Are you interested in fostering in Gateshead? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Hartlepool

Are you interested in fostering in Hartlepool? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Middlesbrough

Are you interested in fostering in Middlesbrough? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Newcastle

Are you interested in fostering in Newcastle? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in North Tyneside

Are you interested in fostering in North Tyneside? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Northumberland

Are you interested in fostering in Northumberland? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Redcar and Cleveland | Fostering People

Are you interested in fostering in Redcar and Cleveland? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in South Tyneside

Fostering in Stockton on Tees

Are you interested in fostering in Stockton on Tees? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Sunderland

Are you interested in fostering in Sunderland? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster carer.

Fostering in Bradford

Are you interested in fostering in Bradford? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Doncaster

Are you interested in fostering in Doncaster? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Halifax

Are you interested in fostering in Halifax? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Huddersfield

Are you interested in fostering in Huddersfield? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Leeds

Are you interested in fostering in Leeds? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Sheffield

Are you interested in fostering in Sheffield? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Wakefield

Are you interested in fostering in Wakefield? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Blackpool

Are you interested in fostering in Blackpool? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Bolton

Are you interested in fostering in Bolton? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Chester

Are you interested in fostering in Chester? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Chorley

Are you interested in fostering in Chorley? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Lancashire

Are you interested in fostering in Lancashire? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Liverpool

Are you interested in fostering in Liverpool? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Manchester

Are you interested in fostering in Manchester? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Merseyside

Are you interested in fostering in Merseyside? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Oldham

Are you interested in fostering in Oldham? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Preston

Are you interested in fostering in Preston? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Rochdale

Are you interested in fostering in Rochdale? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Salford

Are you interested in fostering in Salford? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Sefton

Are you interested in fostering in Sefton? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in St Helens

Are you interested in fostering in St Helens? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Stockport

Are you interested in fostering in Stockport? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Tameside

Are you interested in fostering in Tameside? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Trafford

Are you interested in fostering in Trafford? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Warrington

Are you interested in fostering in Warrington? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Wigan

Are you interested in fostering in Wigan? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Wirral

Are you interested in fostering in Wirral? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Bromsgrove

Are you interested in fostering in Bromsgrove? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Coventry

Are you interested in fostering in Coventry? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Dudley

Are you interested in fostering in Dudley? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Sandwell

Are you interested in fostering in Sandwell? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Shrewsbury

Are you interested in fostering in Shrewsbury? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Solihull

Are you interested in fostering in Solihull? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Stafford

Are you interested in fostering in Stafford? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Stoke on Trent

Are you interested in fostering in Stoke on Trent? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Tamworth

Are you interested in fostering in Tamworth? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Telford

Are you interested in fostering in Telford? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Walsall

Are you interested in fostering in Walsall? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Warwick

Are you interested in fostering in Warwick? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Wolverhampton

Are you interested in fostering in Wolverhampton? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Worcester

Are you interested in fostering in Worcester? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Corby

Are you interested in fostering in Corby? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Daventry

Are you interested in fostering in Daventry? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Kettering

Are you interested in fostering in Kettering? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Milton Keynes

Are you interested in fostering in Milton Keynes? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Market Harborough

Are you interested in fostering in Market Harborough? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Northampton

Are you interested in fostering in Northampton? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Peterborough

Are you interested in fostering in Peterborough? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Fostering in Wellingborough

Are you interested in fostering in Wellingborough? Find out more about how our fostering team can help you to become a foster parent.

Eligibility Quiz

Find out if you're eligible to become a foster parent with our eligibility quiz.

Careers

As part of the Polaris Community – one of the UK’s largest communities of children’s services – we offer a wide range of job opportunities.

Form F Assessors

Find out more about becoming a Form F Assessor at Fostering People!

Kidszone

Kidszone is just for young people who are in care with Fostering People or live in a family that foster, get involved with Fostering People today.

Kidszone Guide

Download a guide to living in a foster family with Fostering People. Pick the age of guide to suit you and where you live.

Feedback Forms

Your feedback is important to us and your carers. We use it to help us provide support to your carers and it also goes towards a review that your carers have each year. You will be asked to complete this feedback each year for your carers review, after a period of respite and again if your placement is coming to an end with your current carers.

Children's in Foster Care Feedback Form

Children's Feedback form - Your feedback is really important to us. Please answer the questions below so we know how you are getting living with your foster family.

Birth Children's Feedback Form

Your feedback is really important to us. We want to know how you are getting on living in a family that fosters, if your a birth child, your adopted or even if you use to be in foster care, but now live with your family permanently.

Thank you

Young People in Foster Care Feedback Form

Your feedback is really important to us. We want to know how you are getting on living in a family that fosters, if your a birth child, your adopted or even if you use to be in foster care, but now live with your family permanently.

Feedback Form For Older Birth Children

Feedback form for older birth children.

Adult Birth Children's Feedback Form

Adult birth children's feedback form

Do you have any worries or concerns?

Do you have any worries or concerns as a foster child or a young person? Let us know.

Children's Commissioner

Here you'll find information from the Children's Commissioner about 'Help at Hand'.

Online safety

It can be difficult to know what to do to keep yourself safe. Find out on how you can on stay safe online, social media, phones and cyberbullying.

Keeping In Touch Post Foster Care

Are you someone that used to be in foster care with Fostering People and have now reached independence? We would like to keep in touch with you to find out how things are going now you’re an adult.

Modern Slavery Statement

Our organisation continues to have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all of our business dealings and relationships.

Privacy Notice

This privacy notice will inform you as to how we look after your personal data that you supply to us and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Virtual Fostering Information Evening

Join our virtual Fostering Information Evening, hosted by our Dundee team, to find out more about fostering. Register your interest today!

Events

Blogs and News

Check out all the latest news, fostering stories and events regarding Fostering People and their foster carers.

Theo's Story

My name is Theo; I have been in care for close to six years and have noticed how dramatically my life has changed.

Fostering Stories

Discover all the latest fostering stories from ISP Fostering's foster parents, birth children and foster children currently in care.

Fostering guides

Our guides are here to help you if you're thinking of becoming a foster parent.

News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from Fostering People.

Fostering blog posts

Discover all the latest blogs from Fostering People, foster parents and foster children and hear about some amazing stories.

Children's stories

Frequently Asked Questions about fostering

Read our FAQ today to learn everything you need to know about fostering.

Finance calculator

Our foster parents currently receive a foster care allowance of between £390 and £700, depending on the age of the child and the type of placement. Use our finance calculator to work out what fostering allowance you could receive.

Local Offices

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Find your local office for more information.

Online Fostering Information Events

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West Midlands

Madison's Story

My name is Madison and I am 15 years old. I have been in care for nearly 6 years

Age and fostering

You are never too old to foster with Fostering People, whatever your age find out more about fostering today!

Children in care

Approximately 30,000 children are in need of foster care as a result of neglect, abuse, family illness or breakdown. Could you foster?

Home

Considering becoming a foster parent or just want some more information about foster care? Find out more about fostering in the UK with Fostering People.

How to become a foster parent

Becoming a foster parent is a life changing decision. Our friendly team are here to help you decide whether it's right for you. Find out more about fostering today!

Transfer to us

Are you thinking of moving on from your current agency or local authority? Give us a call to find out the benefits of fostering with Fostering People.

Enquire Now

Are you interested in fostering? Find out more about becoming a foster parent with one of the UK’s leading fostering providers. Enquire today.

Why foster

Fostering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Find out more about fostering and its benefits.

Who can foster?

We believe in changing lives together. Find out if you have the right skills, qualities and circumstances to become a foster parent with Fostering People

Disability & mental health

At Fostering People we recruit disabled foster parents. If you have a disability or mental health difficulties, find out more.