Fostering isn’t just about opening your home, it’s about opening your heart and giving a local child stability, support, and hope for the future. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do something meaningful this year”, fostering could provide that step towards making a difference in your local community. You don’t need to foster full-time, and you don’t need to be perfect, just willing to care.
What do you need to foster?
- No previous experience required
- Aged 21 or over
- A spare room in your home
- No offences against children
We provide full training and ongoing support, including a dedicated Supervising Social worker to support you on your fostering journey, and weekly payments to support you financially.
Fostering doesn’t have to be a full-time role either. There are many options to suit your lifestyle and commitments, as well as the needs of our children, from occasional weekend care to long-term fostering, or even supporting a parent and their young child.
Join us for an information session
If you’d like to know more, our free ‘Cuppa with a Foster Carer’ events provide a valuable opportunity to gain a realistic insight into the role, by chatting to local carers over coffee and a slice of cake (provided by us). You’ll find a list of all the upcoming events online at www.fosteringinsomerset.org.uk/events.
Stay connected
The Fostering in Somerset website is a great place to start if you’re interested in fostering, now or in the future. From carer videos to payment information, you’ll find lots of helpful information online at www.fosteringinsomerset.org.uk. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Alternatively, call 0800 587 9900 and chat to our friendly team. You’re not committing to anything by getting in touch to learn more.