Welcome to Fostering Devon

Do you have the dedication to make vulnerable young lives better, and a spare room? Have you considered a career with us?

We need more foster carers across Devon for 0 – 18 year olds. We are particularly keen to hear from people with the knowledge and skills to provide for teenagers and young people with complex and challenging needs.

If you have the relevant skills this could extend to Child and Parent fostering or Youth Justice fostering. We are also looking for DYPAS carers who can provide a safe and nurturing environment for 16 and 17 years olds who need to develop independent living skills.

All our foster carers receive exceptional support and training as well as competitive rates of pay. Fostering is a big commitment for any household to make, but we’re confident that you’ll find that the rewards are definitely worth it. If you think you have the skills and compassion needed, please do get in touch for an informal, in confidence chat.

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Life as a foster carer

It’s who you are that matters

The fostering process

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Holidays to remember with my foster children

As many families across Devon count down the final days to their annual getaway, foster carer Katherine Page has planned a memorable summer for her three foster children, Anna, Louise and Alice. Continue reading →
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We need Child and Parent carers now

So, what is Child and Parent fostering? These family-based placements involve placing a baby or child and one or both parents with specialist foster carers. Here they receive the support and guidance they need to start building a day-to-day routine. … Continue reading →
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Early Years Childcare

All children are entitled to 570 hours of funded early years childcare from the term after their third birthday up until when they start school. If a foster carer has their own 3 and/or 4 year old child they may … Continue reading →

Life as a DYPAS foster carer

We need more carers to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for vulnerable young people aged 16+ who need to develop independent living skills so they can work towards ‘going it alone’ as young adults. You can read Lindsay’s story … Continue reading →