The Fostering Team

How Much Could You Earn as a Foster Carer?

Fostering provides the opportunity to help children who need a stable and loving environment. It can become a full-time career that provides for you financially and fulfils you emotionally. Foster carers receive payments to cover the costs associated with caring for a child. This support is more than just

North West Foster Carers Celebrated

During Foster Care Fortnight, we took some time to celebrate the amazing work our foster carers do every single day. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and appreciate the dedication and commitment of our foster carers, whose tireless efforts make a profound difference in the lives

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Can I foster if I have a mental health condition?

About 1 in 4 people experience some form of mental health in their lives – whether that’s stress, anxiety, mild depression or something more long-lasting like bi-polar disorder. We look at every application on an individual basis so, even if you have a long-standing mental health condition, it’s still

Foster Carer Retires

After nearly 20 years of devoting their time and energy in caring for children and young people, Sue and Alan Riley have decided to retire from their role as foster carers. Sue and Alan were the first foster carers for the agency. They have been positive advocates for all