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Enquire about becoming a foster carer

We're part of Foster with North East

Foster with North East is a new collaborative partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the 11 other Councils in the North East.

The aim of Foster with North East is to help recruit foster carers and provide support for them.  

More about how we work as part of Foster with North East.

How fostering in South Tyneside works

When you become a foster carer with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we will support you the whole way. 

For information about: 

• who can foster 
• steps to fostering
• how much you get paid 
• what support is available 
• long-term fostering

see fostering in South Tyneside.

In South Tyneside, you can also benefit from the Mockingbird Family Model. As a foster carer, you can join a supportive community with other foster families. It's like having a big, extended family to support you and the children you care for. More about the Mockingbird Family Model.

What it's like to foster in South Tyneside

We've created a campaign site for fostering in South Tyneside which includes:

• information on the types of foster carers in South Tyneside
• stories from other foster carers

Private fostering

Private fostering is when a child under 16 years old (or 18 if they have a disability) is living and being cared for by someone who is not a close relative or parent for more than 28 days.

These arrangements are made privately and informally.

Private fostering