Fostering is incredibly rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to be there for a child at a time when they need it the most.

 

We want to make sure when a child can’t live with their own family, they are able to go to the same school, see their friends and keep in touch with their family. We can only do this if more people come forward and Foster for Doncaster.

Fostering is much more than just opening your home to a child. It is about being there for a child at a time when they are feeling confused and scared of what the future holds for them. It can be challenging at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding.

You can be that person who makes a difference in a child’s life and shape their future.

Discover how you can Foster for Doncaster. 

Why foster with City of Doncaster Council?

Excellent payment and benefits We’ll support you to care for the child in your care. We pay up to £516 per week plus additional expenses.  Learn more

Training and development Our comprehensive training programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need so you can best support the children in your care.  Learn more

Caring for local children When you Foster for Doncaster you’ll be helping children stay near the people and places they know. We can only do this with your help.    Learn more

Experienced help and support We’ll be there to support you, so you can be for the child in your care. With our round-the-clock helpline, expert training and financial support and our amazing community of foster carers, you won’t be on your own when you foster with us. Learn more

Who can foster?

We know there are many myths about who can foster. You can foster as a family or foster on your own, as long as you are age 21 years or over, have the time, space, and skills to support a child, fostering could be for you.

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Our fostering stories

Meet some of our amazing foster families and carers who make an extraordinary difference every day to the lives of children and young people in Doncaster.

Jo and Wayne's fostering story Read more

Fostering Teens - Michelle's Story Read more

Read more fostering success stories

 

"It was still daunting when we welcomed our first child into our home. Luckily, the support we have had from the fostering team and other carers helped us to learn new skills and embrace our fostering journey." Nat, Foster Carer

 

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