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Fostering in Bedfordshire

The impact of foster carers on children's lives is immeasurable. We need more great carers as children enter care every week.

In Central Bedfordshire, we value every member of our fostering family. If you're considering fostering, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to start or have questions? Call us. We'd love to speak with you, learn more about you, and answer your questions.

Telephone: 0300 300 8181

Request an information pack

Young male and foster carer - also male - sitting together on the steps in front of their home, laughing

 

Your everyday can be their everything

Making the ordinary moments count

What it's like to foster with us?

How do i become a foster carer?

Register your interest in fostering

Fostering is open to more people than you might think. If you would like to find out if you are eligible to foster, complete our online form and register your interest.  

Start your fostering journey with us today, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

 

Telephone: 0300 300 8181
Email: fostering@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Request an information pack

Looking to transfer from another fostering agency?

Meet our foster carers

Stacey, one of our foster carers.

Stacey’s story

“I guarantee you won’t look back and it will be the best decision you make!”

Find out why Stacey chose fostering

Sharai, one of our foster carers.

Sharai’s story

“Fostering is giving a child another side of life, a brighter side of life”

Read about Sharai's fostering experience

Sharon, one of our foster carers.

Sharon’s story

“For me it is the best decision I have ever made, and I love my fostering role”

Find out why Sharon fosters with us

Tina, one of our foster carers.

Tina’s story

“Fostering has become a way of life for our family and we love it.”

Find out why Tina loves fostering

 

What is fostering and who can foster?

Types of fostering in more detail

Support, benefits and the process

We’re part of Foster East

We’re collaborating with 10 other councils in the south east to provide top-tier training and exceptional support to foster carers. Help us ensure children in the East of England thrive in safe, caring family home.

Discover how you can make a difference in a child's life with the help of Foster East.

 

 

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