Fostering

Fostering for Herefordshire

Is it for you?

We need all kinds of carers to offer a range of placements from respite and short-term to specialist pieces of work with teenagers facing challenges in their lives.

Throughout the Fostering pages you will find information about foster care, the process of becoming a foster carers, the benefits to you and the support we will give to you.  If you want more information or would like to register your interest please contact us through the details on the right.

Across Herefordshire we need:

• Local foster families for local children.
• Carers who have the emotional and physical space to provide a safe and secure home.
• Carers who are flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Carers who reflect and can promote the diversity of our community.
• Carers who can work with children and young people from birth to eighteen.
• A commitment to your own training and development.

Resources

You may find these documents helpful;

Fostering Flyer - Is it for you?

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If you need help to understand a document, or would like it in another format or language, please call 01432 260500 or email info@herefordshire.gov.uk

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