Fostering

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An experience that is as rewarding as it is challenging, fostering is where people provide a caring and secure home for children and young people who are not able to live with their families.

A foster carer looks after children on a temporary basis. This can be anything from a few days to a few years. Fostering can involve looking after all ages of children, from babies to teenagers. You can choose what age range fits into your family. We recommend that you foster children who are younger than your eldest child.

We currently need carers for: 

• General fostering age 5-18
• Specialist (fee-paid) fostering schemes
• Short break carers

You will need...

• Spare bedroom/s
• No domestic violence or convictions against children
• Good health
• Time availability
• Determination and a sense of humour
• To choose an age range that suits your family

For more information or to request a fostering information pack, please contact:

Family Placement Team
Flintshire Social Services for Children
County Offices
Wepre Drive
Connah’s Quay
Flintshire
CH5 4HB
Telephone: 01352 701000

Request a fostering information pack

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