COULD YOU OPEN YOUR
HOME TO A FOSTER CHILD?

Families in Northamptonshire are being asked
to consider whether they could offer a loving
home to a foster child. There are currently
almost 1,000 children in care in the county,
and Northamptonshire County Council is
encouraging people to find out more about
fostering.

There are children of all ages waiting for a family
to give them a home where they can learn,
grow and progress. In Northamptonshire,
there is a particular need to find more families
for older children and sibling groups.

People who apply to become a foster carer
will receive full training and support from a
designated social worker, as well as financial
support through a weekly allowance.

According to Cllr Matthew Golby, county council
cabinet member for learning and families, it is
the little things that make a chance for children
in care - having dinner together as a family,
going to the park or simply having someone
to talk to.

That is why Northamptonshire County Council
is asking people across Northamptonshire
if they would consider fostering a child and
helping to make a difference to their life.
There are many different types of fostering
and the NCC will work with you to find the
type that suits you, whether it be short-term,
permanent, emergency foster care or short
respite breaks. The NCC offers full training
and support and will be here for their carers
every step of the way to help them grow into
their foster carer role.

To become a short or long-term foster carer,
people must:

• Have space and time in their life to care for
a child
• Have a spare bedroom
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be physically and mentally fit
• Have patience, flexibility, time and energy

Information about becoming a foster carer
with Northamptonshire County Council is
available by calling 0300 126 1009 or by
visiting www.fosterme.co.uk

 
NCC Foster Carer