A fostering service recruits, trains, assesses and approves foster carers to care for children and young people in foster care. You can foster for either a local authority (or Trust in Northern Ireland) or one of the many independent fostering providers around the UK. Contact details for fostering services in the UK can be found in the fostering services section.
What happens next?
Contact your local fostering service
Get hold of more information
If you are considering becoming a foster carer, you should research the different fostering services in your area. You can also contact Fosterline or visit www.fostering.net
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