Fostering Barnsley

Why foster with us?

Generous pay and allowances - earn an average of £683 per week to care for young people in need. We recognise the magical difference foster carers make.

Join an amazing community - there's over 130 fostering families in Barnsley. Fostering transforms lives and makes communities.

Care for local children - our foster carers are magic, providing homes for Barnsley’s children in need so they can stay close to home.

Support from day one - your well being and success is our priority. That’s why all our carers receive mentoring and a huge range of support services.

Take a look at our information guide and finance guide for more details, or submit an enquiry.

Fostering information

Find out if you can foster, how to take your first steps and why it's important to foster children of all ages.

Support and benefits

Learn about the financial support that you can get as a foster carer and the training that's available.

Our community

Find out about the Mockingbird Hubs, the Foster Carers Association and hear from some of our foster carers.

Transfer to Fostering Barnsley

If you're already fostering, find out why we're different and how to transfer to us from your current fostering provider.

Events

Our events are great way to find out all you need to know about fostering. Check out our Facebook page for updates.

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Are you ready to foster with us?

Get in touch

Submit an enquiry
Email fosteringrecruitmentteam@barnsley.gov.uk
Call 01226 978600