Grow a career in foster care

Plymouth urgently needs more foster carers for children and young people who cannot live with their families.

Please visit our become a foster carer pages to find out more about becoming a foster carer. Do our could you foster quiz to find out whether you might be eligible - you might be pleasantly surprised at the result!

There's never been a better time to become a foster carer. Our career ladder gives foster carers the chance to receive higher payment levels as they develop their skills and experience. Experienced foster carers and other childcare professionals can receive the equivalent of a full-time salary as a foster carer!

Watch our video about fostering in Plymouth

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A career in fostering - duration 7 minutes 58 seconds (You Tube video).

Please contact us to request a free DVD copy of a longer version of this film.

Please note that the above video is hosted on YouTube and will not work if your internet restrictions prevent you from accessing YouTube. If you cannot view it online, please contact us to request a DVD version.