Enquire about Fostering

Welcome to Fostering with Staffordshire County Council. We are so glad you are considering joining us as a Staffordshire Foster Carer.

Right now in Staffordshire there is an urgent need for more foster carers to care for children from babies to teenagers. Talk to us and we'll help you to find the right kind of fostering for you and your family.

Once you have completed the form below you'll be able to download our information pack and a member of the team will also contact you to answer any questions you may have.

Why should you foster with us?

  • You'll be paid up to £635 per child per week depending on your skills and experience
  • Additional weeks pay for a child's birthday, festival/Christmas and 2 weeks pay before the main summer holidays
  • Annual loyalty bonus once you've fostered for us for 2 years
  • 16 local support groups, daytime and evening and over 70 training courses available
  • Your own dedicated social worker who will provide individual support and advice
  • Out-of-hours phone line 365 days a year 
  • An experienced foster carer as a mentor to support you

Join Staffordshire today and together we can keep a local child local.

  • Please tell us what information you would like.
  • Name
  • Are you an approved foster carer?
  • Do you have a spare bedroom?
  • Are you over 21?
  • Do you have experience of working with vulnerable children?
  • How did you hear about fostering with Staffordshire County Council?
  • Foster for Staffordshire takes the requirements of GDPR seriously in ensuring the privacy and lawful processing of personal data provided to us by you. Please view our privacy notice which explains how we will manage and use your personal data.