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Barnardo’s welcomes foster carers from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can help vulnerable children with whatever challenges they face. Rest assured you will receive full support from Barnardo’s.

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London

Make a huge difference to a child’s life by fostering in London. Find out more about fostering in the capital.

The Midlands

Over 14,000 homes are needed for children living in the Midlands. Find out how you can foster a child.

North East

We'd like to hear from prospective foster carers who can support children in North East England.

South and South East

Barnardo’s has over 100 years’ professional experience recruiting and supporting foster carers. Enquire now.

Yorkshire

Vulnerable children in Yorkshire need stable homes. Can you help? Find out more about fostering with Barnardo’s.

North West

We're looking for people across North West England to provide over 450 loving homes for vulnerable foster children.

Ruby's story

With over 25 years’ experience looking after children in care, Ruby shares her advice about what makes a placement successful.

Laura and Lorelle's fostering story

We caught up with newly approved carers; Laura and Lorelle about their fostering journey; the good the bad, the ups and downs. Read their full story.

Colin and
Sharon's story

Fostering for 26 years, the couple have fostered more than 20 children including short term, long term and emergency care, as well as fostering siblings and children with disabilities.

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