Why Foster with Shropshire Fostering?

Foster care plays a vital role in providing children and young people with the safe, stable homes they need, often during some of the most challenging times in their lives.

Shropshire Fostering, part of Shropshire Council, focuses on supporting local children by placing them with families who can offer them the love and stability they deserve.

Children may require foster care for many reasons. Sometimes their parents need time to address personal challenges, while in other cases, children themselves need additional care during difficult periods. Some will stay in foster care until adulthood, while others may go on to be adopted or live independently.

Shropshire Fostering offers various types of placements, from short-term arrangements to long-term care, ensuring options that fit different lifestyles and family situations.

What Makes a Great Foster Carer?

Shropshire’s foster carers come from diverse backgrounds, but what unites them is a shared willingness to provide love, security, and stability. There are no rigid rules – you don’t need to be in a long-term relationship or own your home to foster. What matters most is your ability to offer care and support to a child or young person.

Why Choose Shropshire Council Over Private Agencies?

Fostering with Shropshire Council offers several key benefits:

• Comprehensive Training: Access to high-quality training tailored to your needs, all from our Shropshire base

• Competitive Financial Support: Earn up to £45,000 per year, per child, with guaranteed payments between placements.

• Local Placements: Work with children from your community, helping build stronger Shropshire connections.

• Ongoing Local Support: Receive dedicated guidance from experienced social workers and an amazing network of fellow carers.

• More Benefits: Such as extra allowances for Christmas, birthdays and an annual holiday for your whole family.

Shropshire Fostering is not-for-profit, reinvesting in services rather than generating profits. This ensures that the focus remains on delivering the best care and support for children and carers alike.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life, fostering with Shropshire Council offers both emotional rewards and financial security. The first step is a conversation.

If you’re already a foster carer, the transfer is made easy too.

To learn more, visit shropshirefostering.co.uk