Foster Carers

Make a Real Difference – Become a Foster Carer with Calderdale Council

Do you have a big heart, a listening ear, and the kind of patience that helps others grow? Then fostering could be your calling. At Calderdale Council, we believe that every child deserves safety, stability, and someone who believes in them.

• Full Council Tax exemption (terms and conditions apply)
• Extensive training – online and in-person, tailored to your journey
• Your own dedicated fostering social worker
• Peer mentoring from experienced foster carers
• Informal support groups to connect and share
• Support groups for your own children
• Therapeutic advice and emotional support
• Financial support with opportunities to progress as you gain experience

• Are aged 21 or over
• Have a spare bedroom
• Are ready to support and nurture a young person

We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of background, religion, race, gender, or sexuality. If you meet the above criteria, fostering could be for you.

Every application is assessed individually, and we value life experience just as much as formal qualifications. All foster carers undergo a full assessment, including DBS and medical checks.

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You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to care.

Join us, and help make a difference.