We welcome carers of any background and circumstance
You can foster:
- if you're over 21
- if you have a spare bedroom
- if you have your own children, or have never had children
- if you're single, married or have a partner
- if you're claiming benefits or in work
- regardless of your cultural background or sexual orientation
- if you live in rented housing or own your own home
- beyond retirement, as long as you can keep up with children
We have four happy birth children and I wanted to share the experiences we have given them with other children who need it most
Dorset Council foster carer
Why foster with Dorset Council?
We're focused on finding local foster carers for local children. We always try to keep children and young people within the local area and make sure siblings find a home where they can stay together.
My husband and I came into fostering in the hope we could keep siblings togethor. Can you imagine not only leaving your family but leaving your brothers and sisters too?
Dorset Council foster carer
As a foster carer with Dorset Council you will benefit from:
One child came to us aged two and could'nt speak. He's now hugely sociable and his confidence has grown so much. Watching the children thrive is the biggest reward.
Dorset Council foster carer
Already a registered foster carer?
If you're already a registered foster carer for another local authority or independent fostering agency and you're thinking of transferring to Dorset Council we'd be delighted to hear from you.
The transition is straight-forward, and we can fast-track you through it, you'll soon be fostering local children.