Fairness Commission

Contact

Mail :
Plymouth Fostercare
Services for Children and Young People
Plymouth City Council
Plymouth PL1 2AA
Phone :
0800 085 8034
Monday to Thursday
8.30am to 1.30pm
Email :
fostering@plymouth.gov.uk

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Who needs fostering?

  • Babies and toddlers
  • School age children
  • Teenagers who need a little extra support before they make their own way in life
  • Children with disabilities
  • Sibling groups who need to stay together
  • Parents who need to be assessed in a foster home with their children

Many children will arrive from homes troubled by violence, abuse, illness, neglect, drink or drug addiction, but whatever they've experienced, most will be feeling confused and anxious about having to move in with strangers.

It's a foster carer's responsibility to bring stability and continuity to children's lives while difficulties are being sorted out. The secret is simply to offer what every child wants and needs - family life, friends, love and respect.

We are currently recruiting foster carers for children of all ages and abilities.