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Fostering North Yorkshire
Be a guide when needed to listen and share. Be a hug, or a shoulder, be proud to care. Where foster homes are more than a place to stay.
Explore fostering with us today!

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 Download our guide to fostering brochure (pdf / 1 MB)

Like all councils, we are a not-for-profit organisation. Our focus is to provide children and young people with safe and nurturing homes.

By choosing to foster with us, you will join a community made up of North Yorkshire foster carers and staff – ready to help, support and guide you on your fostering journey.

Being a foster carer is an extraordinary role for ordinary people; providing children and young people with the love, care and stability of family life to help them flourish.

Many looked after children have not had the positive family experience that most children experience but all it takes is one foster carer to make that difference – a difference that will last a lifetime.

By becoming a carer with Fostering North Yorkshire you would be giving local children a safe and loving home and a brighter future. 

The fact that we place local children in the local areas that they know and love, they have a greater chance of success. 

Like all councils, we are a not-for-profit organisation. We might not be able to compete with other independent agencies in terms of the financial packages available. However, it is our years of expertise, passionate and dedicated staff and support to our local fostering communities that helps us stand out for the right reasons.

Our carers represent our communities and come from a range of backgrounds and so do our staff who support them. Read more about who can foster.

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What is fostering?

Find out about the service offered by Fostering North Yorkshire.
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Types of fostering

There are different types of fostering.
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Steps to fostering

Find out the steps to fostering.
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Can I foster?

Foster carers come from all backgrounds.
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Who can I foster?

Information on who you can foster.
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Fostering support and payments

Find out about support and payments you could receive.
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Fostering events

Check where your nearest event is taking place.
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Private fostering

Private fostering is where children and young people are looked after by someone who is not a parent or relative for more than 28 days.
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No Wrong Door

No Wrong Door

No Wrong Door is a new way of providing support to young people who are within or on the edge of the care system.
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Fostering true stories

Hear from some of our carers about their fostering experiences.
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Fostering questions and myths

Frequently asked questions and myths about fostering.
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Run with us - change a life

Join Fostering North Yorkshire and help children like Tom.

Want to keep in touch?

We run regular fostering information session events, which are a great way to chat with our team over a cuppa and ask any questions you may have.

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