Welcome to Fostering South West
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children across the south west? Find out more about how you can do this through local council fostering.
Every child deserves a loving home
At Fostering South West, we believe in the power of fostering to transform lives. Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing environments for children in need, and we invite you to join us in this vital cause.
We need people like you to bring your life experience and the skills you’ve developed to help support the looked after children across our region. Fostering offers children a chance to experience stability, love, and support during challenging times. It’s an opportunity to make a profound difference in a child’s life, helping them to grow, learn, and thrive.
We are dedicated to supporting our foster families every step of the way. From comprehensive training to ongoing support, we ensure that our foster carers have the resources they need to provide the best care possible.
Why should you foster with your local council
Choosing who to foster with is almost as big a decision as choosing to foster with your family in the first place. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should choose to foster with your local council;
Community focus
Fostering with your local council allows you to support children within your own community. This can help maintain the child’s connections to their local area, including schools, friends, and family.
Support and resources
Local councils typically provide robust support networks, including access to social workers, training programs, and local resources. This can be particularly beneficial for new foster carers.
Work with a not-for-profit
As local councils, we are proud to operate as not-for-profit entities. Acting with the best interests and needs of the children we care for and our foster carers at the heart of everything we do.
Training and development
Each local council provides a comprehensive training program to equip you with the skills needed before embarking on your first placement.
Increased speed of matching
Local councils often prioritise placing children with their own foster carers first. This means you might receive placements more quickly and regularly.
Keep children close to home
Children can stay in their familiar environment, maintaining connections with their school, friends, community and their family, when appropriate to do so.
Ready to begin your journey as a foster carer?
If you’d like more information, get in touch and speak to one of our friendly team…