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Fostering provides children who are unable to live with their birth family a stable, loving home.

South Tyneside is one of a small number of councils delivering the Mockingbird programme - a new way of providing foster care.

If you are interested in becoming a foster carer

If you would like more details about becoming a foster carer you can either:

• call 0800 917 7771

We are always happy to talk and meet with people who have an interest in foster caring.

For more information about fostering in the North East and the support available, see .