Fostering in Derbyshire

If you care about children and want to make a change, then perhaps it is time to think about fostering for Derbyshire.
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Fostering has changed a great deal over the years. Foster carers provide a wide range of placements, support and services, for the many different needs of our vulnerable children, young people and their families.

It is important that together with the guidance of our fostering team you choose a way of caring that is best for you and your family.

Fostering is about considering and matching your skills, experience and family situation, to the needs of the children and young people needing placements, and the circumstances which have led them to needing to be looked after.

Please use the following links to find out more information about fostering:

See the more information section on this page for documents that can be viewed or downloaded relating to fostering services in Derbyshire.

There is also information on the educational achievements of looked after children in our 'Children we care for' section of this website.

You may also like to find out about private fostering.

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