Fostering in St.Helens

Welcome to Fostering in St.Helens

Welcome to the new website for St Helens Council Fostering Service. We hope that the information provided will help you to make an informed decision about becoming a foster carer.

If you decide that fostering may be for you, you can apply online by clicking the 'Apply to become a Foster Carer' button at the top of this page. Alternatively you can call the contact centre on 01744 676789 or email fostering@sthelens.gov.uk for an application pack.

 

Meet the team

About Fostering

• Foster Care Fortnight 2010
• What are the different types of foster care?
• Why are more foster carers needed ?
• Why do children need fostering?
• What do foster carers do?
• Could I foster?
• How do I apply?
• What happens next?
• Private Fostering
• Foster Care Fortnight - Balloon Launch

How do I apply?

There are a number of ways in which you can apply to us to foster. Making the initial enquiry is the first step.

Apply On-line