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Types of fostering

There are different types of foster care and our carers provide one or a mixture of these depending on what works best for them and their family.

Could you foster

There are lots of myths around who can foster, however there are only a few things we insist on. Ultimately, foster carers need to be able to provide a safe, warm, caring stable home for a child.

Drop in /
Information sessions

We hold a number of virtual and face to face information sessions sessions to give people the chance to have an informal chat with a fostering advisor and are a great opportunity to find out if fostering might be right for you.

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Real Stories

There’s no one better to tell you about fostering than the people who are currently caring for children in Dudley.

I'm a
foster carer

If you’re an existing carer in Dudley, you’ll find everything you need to know here.

Why choose us?

There are lots of reasons to foster for Dudley Council. We’re dedicated to placing the borough’s looked after children with quality foster carers who feel appreciated and valued.

Your fostering journey

Your fostering journey starts here! You’re probably visiting our site because you’re interested in becoming a foster carer and want to know what the process is going to be.

Latest news

Find out more about the latest news and events taking place in and around the borough.

9 - 22 MAY 2022