Fostering in Doncaster

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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 want to support you in caring for the child in your care. We pay up to £516 per week plus additional expenses.

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Training and development

We will help equip you with the skills and knowledge to look after the children in your care through our extensive training programme.

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Caring for local children

By fostering you’ll be helping children stay near the people and places they know. We can only do this with your help.

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Experienced help and support

We are there to support you 24/7 throughout your time fostering with us. There are also lots of opportunities to meet up with other foster carers through our support groups, so you won’t feel on your own.

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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.