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Have you ever thought about fostering? You could change lives for the better

We need to recruit new foster carers locally for our children and young people. In return we offer fantastic training and ongoing support, fees and allowances and a dedicated team based at our offices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole who will support you on your fostering journey.

Why not find out more – it may just be one of the most rewarding things you ever do – all you need a room in your house and space in your life for a child or young person. Find out more by completing our online form.

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Case Studies

Many people are deterred from fostering as they think that only very particular kinds of people can foster but this simply isn’t true. What we are looking for in BCP from our foster carers is somebody who has the right qualities to give children and young people the secure, caring environment they need.

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Who needs fostering?

Just like our foster carers, our children are all ages and from all backgrounds. Around two-fifths of children in care are aged 11 to 15 years. Finding foster carers for teenagers is a key priority for us at BCP Council.

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Be a part of our fostering community

Foster carers play a vital role in providing a family life for children who cannot live with their own parents for a variety reasons. Click on our short film which shows the ways in which foster carers can play an important role in the life of a child or young person. If you would like to know more - please call us on 01202 123345 or fill in our online form.

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