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About Us

Becoming a Foster Carer with us means that you’ll be joining West Sussex County Council’s fostering family. Our staff and Foster Carers all work together to provide local children with local foster homes that are safe, loving and supportive and offer the very best standards of care.

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Who we are

Being in care can be a very unsettling and difficult time for children, but by fostering with you Local Authority you will be able to offer them a home in their local area with familiar surroundings. This means that they can often attend the same schools and maintain their existing friendship groups, making their transition and time in care much more manageable.

Useful documents

Statement of purpose

About the statment of purpose.
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Foster Carer Handbook

About the Foster Carer Handbook.
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The Charter

About the Charter.
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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.
Be inspired

Meet some of the remarkable children that need your care

Each of our 980 children has a unique story. Each child is wonderfully individual. And each one needs love, support, and the chance to thrive.
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