Fostering
We are proud to be part of a collaborative partnership with 11 other local authorities across the North East of England, working together to recruit more foster carers. Through Foster with North East, a unified support hub backed by the Department for Education, we aim to make it easier for people considering a career in fostering to get the help they need. By combining our local knowledge of Sunderland with the expertise of neighbouring regions, we are better equipped to support the unique needs of children, families, and communities across the North East and we are ready to help.
Whether you're interested in fostering for weekends, holidays, a few weeks, months, or long-term, we'd love to hear from you. Whatever your background, family setup, gender, sexual orientation, or living situation, you could be the right foster carer for a child in Sunderland at the right time. Our experienced fostering team at Together for Children will support you throughout the entire application process. Plus, as part of the Foster with North East community, you'll also receive additional guidance and encouragement from fellow foster carers every step of the way.
We are also working to strengthen the North East fostering community through initiatives like expanding the Fostering Network's Mockingbird programme, which helps create extended family-style networks for foster carers and children. This approach ensures stronger peer support and better stability for everyone involved and our existing groups have already proven to be a huge success.
Additionally, the Foster with North East buddy mentor scheme links new foster carers with experienced ones in their area, providing extra knowledge and personal guidance. If you're ready to make a difference, now is the perfect time to apply and become part of this supportive community.
If you think you could share your home to shape the future of children in Sunderland head over to the Foster with North East (opens new window) website or call our friendly hub team on 0800 917 7771.
