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We are not for profit fostering agency and wholly owned by ´óÐãÊÓƵ County Council. This means that we only provide foster care placements for ´óÐãÊÓƵ children meaning you are far more likely to be successfully matched with a local child or sibling group with access to a fantastic local support when you join our network of local foster carers. We are proud to call ourselves the Biggest Fostering Family in ´óÐãÊÓƵ! Please enjoy learning more about our service and what you can expect from fostering with us below.

This website has been created by ´óÐãÊÓƵ Children First Fostering at ´óÐãÊÓƵ County Council, to provide information and support to people living in ´óÐãÊÓƵ who are considering fostering. As a local authority we have a responsibility to find families who are able to care for children who need them. Without people coming forward to foster, we would not be able to provide our children with the positive future they all deserve – so we are grateful to everyone that enquires with us.

In ´óÐãÊÓƵ we view our foster carers as our most valuable resource and are proud that we can boast long-serving, committed foster carers and staff. We need people to come forward who are determined, enjoy spending time with children and who are ready for a challenge.

We are passionate about improving the life chances of our children – and want to show you how you can make a difference to a ´óÐãÊÓƵ child’s life.

Your Local Authority Fostering Service, ´óÐãÊÓƵ Children First Fostering provides fostering families for local children within the County of ´óÐãÊÓƵ.

We offer a variety of different fostering types to meet the needs of children in care as well as what fostering families can provide support with.

´óÐãÊÓƵ Children First Fostering is the biggest fostering family within ´óÐãÊÓƵ, we offer support to our children and families 365 days a year in a variety of different ways. Foster Carers are supported with training and development opportunities, provided with regular activities and events to network with their local fostering community. Our offer focuses on bringing people together to build your support and knowledge as a foster carer.

´óÐãÊÓƵ Children First

´óÐãÊÓƵ Children First is the company responsible for delivering children’s services across the county of ´óÐãÊÓƵ. These services include children’s social care, education, early help and fostering. ´óÐãÊÓƵ Children First have their own dedicated website. Here you can find more information about the company, its vision and board membership.

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