Fostering

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Renfrewshire Council relies on foster carers to provide homes for over 200 children and young people who come into our care. As more children are being looked after away from their homes, the need for foster carers continues to grow. We are looking for a variety of carers from all backgrounds for children of all ages, particularly those children who are 10 years old and over.

Foster caring is a highly rewarding experience as it offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to a child's life. By becoming a foster carer, you will be helping a child to develop and achieve their potential and give them the chance to have a more positive future. Our foster carers are supported by a skilled and experienced fostering team. Our foster carers receive a weekly payment in recognition of the valuable service that they provide to children and young people. Foster care has become an alternative source of employment for many families.

Find out more by clicking on the below links:

• Fostering case studies
• Private fostering: are you looking after someone else's child?
• Private fostering: councils' responsibilities

You can also contact us for advice in the following ways:

Fostering and Adoption request for information on-line

• email: childcare@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 842 4077
• or write to us at:
• Renfrewshire Fostering and Adoption Services
  Paisley Office
  Abbey House
  8 Seedhill Road
  Paisley
  PA1 1AJ

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