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Fostering Training

With any new role, there will be gaps in knowledge and initial nerves, and fostering is no different! We recognise that you will bring unique skills and life experience to this role and it’s our job to celebrate these qualities, while supporting you with your ongoing learning and development. This happens from assessment right the way through your fostering career.

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Unparallelled fostering training

Face-to-face
courses/workshops

Virtual training courses/workshops

E-learning modules

Before you're approved

Training experiences from our Foster Carers

90%
of Foster Carers feel they have the training they need to care for the child/ ren placed with them.
We are very spoilt working for West Sussex, there is a wealth of training to help us fulfil our role as a Foster Carer.
Tracey, one of our Foster Carers
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Fostering Training

We’re sure you already have lots of transferrable skills!

Speak to a member of our friendly team to find out more today.
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Be inspired by our latest film, The Run. 

We are pleased to share a new film, The Run, which highlights the reasons why children come into care, and the life-changing impact you, as a Foster Carer, could have on children and young people. 
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