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Fosterline offers free, confidential and impartial advice and information to prospective and current foster carers in England.
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Spring bank holiday opening hours

Fosterline will be open until 5pm on Friday 23rd May and we will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 27th May. 

If you leave us a voicemail on our helpline (0800 040 7675), send us an email ([email protected]), or complete our contact form (available here) over this period, we will get back to you as soon as we are able when we re-open on Tuesday 27th May. 

Our website contains lots of information on a range of fostering topics which you may find helpful, whether you are thinking of fostering or already fostering.

For emergencies, please contact your fostering service or local authority who will have an out of hours provision in place. 

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We're with you, every step of the way

Whether you're thinking about becoming a foster carer or you're already approved, we're here to support you on your fostering journey. You can speak to us about any aspect of fostering, and we'll do our best to help. 

I want to be a foster carer

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Being a foster carer is one of the most rewarding, challenging and varied jobs you can do. We always need more foster carers who can make a real difference.

Learn more about being a foster carer:

I'm already fostering

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Fostering is a complex and challenging role. Every child has individual needs, and foster carers must meet these needs to help children to thrive.

Some useful areas for foster carers:

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We're also here to support fostering services with the recruitment and retention of amazing foster carers.

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Could you transform a child's life?

Being a foster carer is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. Every year, more foster carers are needed to provide safe, stable and loving homes for children. Could you make a difference?

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Take our fostering quiz!

It's quick and easy to find out if you could become a foster carer. Answer a few simple questions and get instant answers based on your own circumstances. You might also bust some fostering myths!

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We have lots of information and resources to help you make informed decisions about your fostering journey. Here are some of the next steps you can take: