Welcome to Fostering Devon

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

We need more foster carers across Devon for the 750+ children in our care. We are particularly keen to hear from people with the knowledge and skills to care for teenagers and young people with complex and challenging needs.

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

Already a Fostering Devon carer? Click here for latest information and resources.

Inspiring foster carers

It’s who you are that matters

The fostering process

What's new?

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Fostering Devon recruits record number of foster carers

Following a massive recruitment drive a record number of families in Devon have signed up to provide safe, caring homes for the 700 plus children and young people in Devon who are not able to live with their birth families Continue reading →

Child and parent fostering – could it be for you?

Have you ever considered becoming a child and parent foster carer?  Sal and Keith are Fostering Devon carers who made the transition from mainstream fostering into offering specialist foster care and haven’t looked back.  Read Sal and Keith’s story.

Watch our NEW advert here!

Meet some of our amazing foster carers who helped us create a brilliant TV advert to encourage others to consider fostering for Devon County Council. Look out for the advert on Sky TV throughout January, February and March. We will … Continue reading →

Foster a Future

We’re looking for Foster Carers in Devon who think they might have the skills, experience and willingness to look after a young person who has arrived in the UK unaccompanied. If you think you possess the ability to care for … Continue reading →