Joining our fostering community gives you the chance to make a difference to local children.
You'll be joining a team of foster carers and staff who work hard every day to provide safe and loving homes that support Herefordshire's children and young people.
The benefits of fostering with us
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We are not for profit. Our service is solely focused on creating stable and supportive homes for children in care.
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Receive competitive fees, based on your skill level, and an allowance, for the children you support, of up to £790 per week.
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Receive a 100% Council Tax exemption.
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24 hour support, including your own fostering social worker.
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Comprehensive local induction and training to give you the skills needed to foster.
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Social events and peer support groups.
If you already foster with another agency, you can read about why we might be a better option than your current service.
What our carers say about fostering with us
"Hi, I'm Julie. I've been a foster carer with Herefordshire Council for 31 years. The young people you support can be with you for just a couple of weeks or longer. Herefordshire Council provide all the training and support you need.
Helping these young people to develop is really rewarding and you get a great sense of personal achievement. Fostering has added a new dimension to our family life - I would recommend it to anyone who feels they can make a difference."