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What is fostering?
Understand what fostering is, and what to expect if you become a foster carer with Fostering Devon.
Who can foster?
Could you foster? Find everything you need to know about who can become a foster carer.
Fostering process
Understand our fostering process, and the steps you would take to become a foster carer.
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Why choose Fostering Devon?
Fostering Devon is part of Devon County Council. We are responsible for the children in care in Devon.
Types of fostering
There are many different types of fostering that foster carers can choose to specialise in.
Fostering allowances
Foster carers are paid a weekly allowance to cover the expenses of caring for, and the time spent looking after, a foster child.
Support for our carers
We know our network of foster carers deliver the highest standards of care because we have worked with them to make sure they are the best they can be.
As well as providing you with regular, high-quality training opportunities you will have access to a range of professional support and guidance from our team.
Urgent help
If you are a foster carer and need some urgent support or advice, call your supervising social worker, your placement co-ordinator – or the out-of-hours team on 0345 6000 388.
Support for young people
If you’re currently in foster care there’s lots of advice and support available from Devon’s Children in Care Council.
News
6 November 2024Fostering Devon proud to be part of new South West fostering recruitment hub
Devon County Council is one of 14 local authorities across the South West to celebrate the official launch of a new regional fostering recruitment hub, Fostering South West, this week, as part of work to attract local council foster carers in the area. Fostering South West is a new virtual fostering hub bringing together the […]
- 21 October 2024
Family days out in Devon for Halloween 2024
Our lovely team have rounded up their top family-friendly Halloween events across Devon that promise thrills and heaps of memories for all. Here are our recommendations for a great time for foster families this Halloween… North and Mid Devon Madewell Family Fun Night Meet hawk owls and enjoy a family disco! There will be games, […]
- 17 October 2024
Fostering is… Everything
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of a powerful new fostering film produced in collaboration with over 100 councils across the UK. Fostering Devon are pleased to be part of a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts taking part in a national recruitment initiative to promote local authority fostering. […]
