What you do with your life could forever change someone else’s
Foster for West Sussex County Council
When you choose to foster, the care and stability you provide can change a child’s entire future. It doesn’t take superpowers to foster; it takes an open heart, a spare room, and the desire to provide a nurturing, safe, and supportive home for a child.
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Your fostering journey
Why foster with us at West Sussex County Council?
We're not-for-profit
We operate as a strictly not-for-profit fostering service. Unlike Independent Fostering Agencies, all our resources are dedicated to supporting the lives of the young people in our care and our foster families across West Sussex.
We keep children in their local community
By fostering with us, you help ensure that local children can remain in West Sussex, maintaining important relationships with friends, family and school, accessing after-school clubs and much more.
Financial Support
We offer a competitive financial package of up to £30k a year (for each child in your care), including a £750 welcome bonus for those who join our fostering family. Plus additional payments for specialist roles, as well as allowances.
Matching Process
It’s our job to work closely with you to find the most suitable match between you and a foster child. We understand that every child is unique, and we strive to find the best possible match to ensure a successful relationship.
Comprehensive Training
We provide comprehensive training and opportunities for ongoing professional development to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to be an exceptional Foster Carer.
Professional and
Peer Support
With your own dedicated Supervising Social Worker, access to out-of-hours assistance, support groups and peer mentoring, there are many ways we support our Foster Carers.
Foster Carer stories
Then and now foster care journeys
Ready to change a child's life together?
There's no pressure at this stage. Whether you're at the early stages of considering fostering, or ready to take the next step, our fostering team are here to support your journey.