Worcestershire Fostering Service

General information

Worcestershire County Council's Fostering Service recruits, assesses and supports foster carers who live in Worcestershire. Our foster carers come from a variety of backgrounds, have varying degrees of experience and offer a range of placement options for local children who need to be 'looked after'.

We are continually looking to recruit a range of families to join our pool of experienced foster carers. We want to make sure that every child who needs to be placed is suitably matched with a family which can meet the child's individual needs. It is important for us to recruit foster carers who have a variety and breadth of knowledge, skills and experience, which will help them to meet the children's complex needs. We will work alongside you, preparing and supporting you to provide what the children need.

People who foster for Worcestershire County Council are all different – We are looking for people who are:

■Over 21
■Married, single or in a partnership, including a same sex relationship
■Any race or ethnic origin
■In or out of work
■Practising a religion, or not
■Disabled or non-disabled
■Living in their own home or rented accommodation, but have the capacity to create a spare bedroom

Making the decision to foster a child is one of the biggest, but one of the most rewarding decisions anyone can make. We know that caring for children is a tremendously important task and we aim to guide you through the journey you will take if you decide you want to foster a child.

The best part about fostering is knowing that you are making a positive difference to a child or young person’s life. You will be helping them to build a better future, by providing care and support at a time when they need it most.

You can download a full information pack on our website: www.worcestershirefostering.co.uk