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Become a Foster Carer

Support a child in reaching their full potential.

We’re recruiting foster carers in Suffolk

Fostering is an incredibly rewarding journey. The children in our care need foster parents with aspirations for them and a belief that they can reach their full potential. We’re looking for people with real personalities and a sense of fun. People with a passion and an ability to provide children in our care with love, patience and a sense of belonging.

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Why Foster with Suffolk?

  • Ofsted Outstanding rating
  • 24-hour dedicated support, including therapeutic fostering support
  • Dedicated community of existing foster carers and ambassadors
  • Fantastic training opportunities
  • Tier level payments dependent on the level of care
  • Non-profit organisation – supporting children, teenagers and families from your own community

There’s no such thing as a typical foster carer – they come from all walks of life

Married, single or living with a partner of either gender

In full time or part time employment or unemployed

Male, female or transgender

Parent or childless (with experience of looking after children or young people)

Any race, religion or culture of any age over 21

Disabled or non-disabled

A home owner or living in rented accommodation

Three teenagers running together

But you’ll definitely:

Have a spare bedroom

Be comfortable around children

Be honest, trustworthy, open minded with a respect for ethnic and cultural diversity and be patient and non-judgmental to disability

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"Suffolk really do look after us – we feel valued and part of the professional team”
Amanda, Suffolk Foster Carer
"Suffolk really do look after us – we feel valued and part of the professional team”
Amanda, Suffolk Foster Carer
"Suffolk really do look after us – we feel valued and part of the professional team”
Amanda, Suffolk Foster Carer

We look forward to hearing from you soon.