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Could you help give children the childhood they deserve?

In West Sussex, over 980 children need a stable, loving home. Each child has their own likes and interests. Each one needs someone like you to offer them stability, acceptance, empathy and help to open up new possibilities for the future.

Find out how you could transform a child’s life (and your own) when you join our fostering family.

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What makes fostering with us special?

What you need to know...

Receive up to £31,338 a year per child in your care, with enhanced rates for some fostering roles

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Benefit from bespoke training and ongoing development throughout your fostering journey

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Get ongoing professional support, with out-of-hours assistance and peer support groups available

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Become part of our not-for-profit fostering family, with the children at the heart of everything we do

Why foster with us?

Meet our Foster Carers

Fostering stories

Calum supported lodgings care story

"The silver lining I needed"

Watch Calum share his care experience and how his Supported Lodgings Host helped to shape his future.
Hear Calum's story
Nessa supported lodgings care experience story

"It's helped me realise who I am"

Watch Nessa share her experience of Supported Lodgings. Do you think you could care for a young person in West Sussex like Nessa?
Hear Nessa's story
Hannah fostering team story

"I get to engage and support foster carers and staff"

Hannah, Foster Carer Voice and Participation Worker, explains her role and answers the common questions she get asked.
Hear Hannah's story

Frequently visited areas

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Who can foster?

If you are over 21, live in West Sussex, and have a spare bedroom, you could apply to be a Foster Carer
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Types of fostering

Discover the different types of care needed and see what best suits your family, skills and experience
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Becoming a carer

Wondering what's involved? Get an overview of each step of the journey from enquiry to approval
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Information sessions

Meet carers and put your questions to our team at one of our online or in-person events
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Professional support and competitive pay

Thinking of becoming a Foster Carer?

Do you want to make a difference to a child in West Sussex? Could you provide a safe, secure and loving environment and help them through a challenging time in their lives? Do you have a spare room? If the answer is yes, we'd love to hear from you.
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Supported Lodgings online information session - you're invited! 

We’re hosting online information sessions for people in West Sussex who’d like to learn more about Supported Lodgings. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from local hosts and ask any questions.
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