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Suffolk Fostering and Adoption

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New to fostering and adoption?

Want to find out more about what it's like to foster or adopt with us?

Call us on 01473 264800 or contact us below.

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We're a local authority agency

Why choose us?

We can support you to change a child's life.

Creating positive outcomes for children

We are part of Foster East, a collaboration of 11 local councils in the East of England working together to make sure foster carers and the children they look after can thrive.

Fantastic training opportunities

We offer many training opportunities to help you on your journey.

Tier level payments dependent on the level of care

You'll be paid to foster with us.

Non-profit organisation

We don't take any profits - you can support children, teenagers and families from your own community.

Find out what we offer

You'll find lots of benefits working with us.

Helping you transfer

Looking to transfer to Suffolk? We can help you with that process.

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Fostering with us

Find out what we can offer you as a foster carer, including financial benefits, support and training.

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Adoption

Find out what Suffolk Adoption Agency can offer you as a adopter, including support before, during and after the adoption process.

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Everything

‘Everything’ is our latest fostering recruitment film, created collaboratively with 100 other local authority fostering services. The film shows the positive long-term impact fostering can have on those involved, showing one fostering household’s journey over decades.

Our upcoming events

If you're wondering what fostering or adoption would be like for you, you can talk to one of our experts or foster carers to find out more.

Fostering Recruitment Event - 2 April 2025

Microsoft Teams

02 April 2025

7pm - 8:30pm

"I think just being able to get alongside these young people and give a little bit back to help them; that's why we went into it. It's helping them on the next step of their journey."
Sue, Short Break and Emergency Foster Carer

"The feeling of being cared for by Tracey is irreplaceable. Since the first time I came to the house, she welcomed me into the family and treated me like one of her own sons. If it wasn’t for this wonderful woman, I wouldn’t be where I am today."
Aki, foster child

"Adopting with Suffolk had a lot of benefits, we felt there was a lot of expertise in the team."
Suffolk Adopter

"I thought being young, single and gay I wouldn’t be able to foster, but I was wrong and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done!"
Dylan, Suffolk Foster Carer

"It's love, it's laughing, it's hugs, it's cuddles, it's snuggles, it's just being part of the world's most amazing unit and it's yours and so special."
Suffolk Adopter

"I never imagined what it was going to be like and the challenges we would have. But it's so rewarding. I wouldn't have it any other way now."
Mandy, Connected Persons Carer

"I think just being able to get alongside these young people and give a little bit back to help them; that's why we went into it. It's helping them on the next step of their journey."
Sue, Short Break and Emergency Foster Carer

"The feeling of being cared for by Tracey is irreplaceable. Since the first time I came to the house, she welcomed me into the family and treated me like one of her own sons. If it wasn’t for this wonderful woman, I wouldn’t be where I am today."
Aki, foster child

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See how you can contact us below, or call us at 01473 264800.

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