Fostering - Make the Ordinary Moments Count

Fostering in Central Bedfordshire

Deciding to foster a young person is a big decision, but most people don’t realise that they already have the skills and life experience to become a great foster carer.

For children and young people in care, it’s not all about the big moments, it’s actually the ordinary moments that count. The time spent together; it’s the family walks, family mealtimes and the daily routines that mean the most.

Could you make the ordinary moments count? Find out more about becoming a foster carer.

Telephone: 0300 300 8181

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How do I become a foster carer?

Our short video talks you through the six steps to becoming a foster carer.

Starting from the moment you register your interest, we'll guide you through the entire assessment process, all the way to the day you become a fully approved member of the fostering community.

Read more about the foster carer assessment process. 

Image shows a boy fixing his bike with his foster carer on the grass.

I love going out on my bike with Steve, he goes really fast! He shows me what to do when something is broken so I can fix it.

Image shows a teenager cooking with his foster carer.

They taught me skills I hadn’t learned at home. I learned to make this banging tomato soup with cheese rolls.  I still make it today.

Image shows a little girl with her brother at the park.

Sandra takes us to the park on our scooters.  We go on the slide and swings and she races us home. She’s so funny.

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