Fostering is an incredibly rewarding journey. The children in our care need foster parents with aspirations for them and a belief that they can reach their full potential.
We don’t need perfect families, we need real people with real personalities, a sense of fun. We're looking for a passion and an ability to provide children in our care with love, patience and a sense of belonging.
Suffolk County Council's fostering service is a non-profit organisation that provides exemplary 24/7 support to its carers.
Fostering for your local authority means supporting the children, teenagers and families from your own communities.
Visit the link below to read about the benefits of fostering with your local council, versus independent fostering agencies.
Discover what type of fostering is right for you, including short-term and permanent foster care.
There are many different types of foster care, from teenagers, sibling groups, children with complex needs, parent and child carers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
Our children are all individuals, as is the care that they need.
Find out what weekly payments and benefits we can offer you for your foster care.
If you're ready to talk to us about becoming a foster carer, get in touch.