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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
We are not for profit. Our service is solely focused on creating stable and supportive homes for children in care.
Receive competitive fees, based on your skill level, and an allowance, for the children you support, of up to £790 per week.
Receive a 100% Council Tax exemption.
24 hour support, including your own fostering social worker.
Comprehensive local induction and training to give you the skills needed to foster.
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."