Fostering and adoption

Fostering

ChildrenFostering is where people provide a caring and safe environment in their own home for other people's children aged between 0-18 years, including those who have disabilities and/or challenging behaviour.

There are many opportunities within the field of foster caring to suit different circumstances.

Becoming a part-time foster carer can often lead to gaining the confidence to become a full-time foster carer, or you may want to build a career in caring by becoming a fee-based foster carer.

In this section

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Fostering with South Tyneside Council

Who can foster?

Fostering opportunities

Fostering for someone you know

Steps to becoming a foster carer

Make fostering your career

How much do you get paid as a foster carer?

Fostering FAQs