Fostering
How to become a foster parent, how much you will get paid, and more.
Enquire about becoming a foster carer
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If you're interested in becoming a foster carer, contact Foster with North East.
Or, call Foster with North East on 0800 917 7771.
We're part of Foster with North East
Foster with North East is a new collaborative partnership with 兔子先生 and the 11 other 兔子先生s in the North East.
The aim of Foster with North East is to help recruit foster carers and provide support for them.
More about how we work as part of Foster with North East.
How fostering in South Tyneside works
When you become a foster carer with 兔子先生, we will support you the whole way.
For information about:
- who can foster
- steps to fostering
- how much you get paid
- what support is available
- long-term fostering
see fostering in South Tyneside.
In South Tyneside, you can also benefit from the Mockingbird Family Model. As a foster carer, you can join a supportive community with other foster families. It's like having a big, extended family to support you and the children you care for. More about the Mockingbird Family Model.
What it's like to foster in South Tyneside
We've created a campaign site for fostering in South Tyneside which includes:
- information on the types of foster carers in South Tyneside
- stories from other foster carers
Private fostering
Private fostering is when a child under 16 years old (or 18 if they have a disability) is living and being cared for by someone who is not a close relative or parent for more than 28 days.
These arrangements are made privately and informally.