Fostering is a way of providing an alternative family life for children and young people who cannot live at home with their own family. This may be because a parent is unable to look after them for a period of time or, more seriously, because a child is in danger through neglect or abuse.
Doncaster Council is committed to providing a better start for these children and young people by delivering a fostering service that will make a positive difference to their lives by giving them the care and support they need to succeed and reach their full potential.
"We have always enjoyed helping people, especially children, and found that fostering was something we could do where we could make a real difference." June & Keith - Foster Carers
Foster Carers are at the forefront of delivering a high standard of care for Doncaster's looked after children and young people. They offer a safe and secure environment for these children by opening up their homes to provide day to day care and support.
In Doncaster, Foster Carers work closely alongside a dedicated team of social workers, health workers and other childcare professionals. They encourage positive, healthy lifestyles and play a key role in promoting the importance of school and education.
Being a foster carer can be a challenging but rewarding experience, but we hope that the information on these pages will excite and convince you that YOU can make a real difference to a child or young person and consider becoming a Foster Carer today.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a foster carer, why not come and see us at one of the following events over the summer. Members of staff from the Fostering Team will be availabe to talk to you about your interest and provide you with more information. We will be at the following summer fetes:
Stainforth, Recreation Park - Wednesday 4 August
Pride Event, Doncaster Race Course - Saturday 21 August
Rossington, Welfare Ground - Monday 30 August
Hatfield, Jubilee Fields - Wednesday 1 September
If you would like some more information about becoming a Foster Carer in Doncaster please contact us for an informal chat. We will answer any further questions you may have and also ask you some to see whether you are eligible to foster.
You can contact the Fostering Team via one of the methods below:
Online Equiry Form: Fostering Enquiry Form
Telephone: 0808 129 2600
Email: fostering@doncaster.gov.uk (include a phone number for us to call you back on)
Writing: The Fostering Team, Council House, College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3DA
www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/aims
Your feedback is very valuable to us, enabling us to make changes to our services to best meet your needs. If you have something to say about the service you have received from the Fostering Team, please use the following link to take you to Doncaster Council's corporate 'Happy or not? Tell us what you think' page.
