Fostering Information stalls this winter

Have you ever thought about fostering in Tameside? Even if you haven’t but you’re curious then come along to one of the upcoming Fostering Information Stalls this winter. Tameside Council’s Fostering team will be visiting a range of towns in the borough, to see details of the stalls check out the asset below.

As of the end of October 2024 there was 641 cared for children in Tameside. Tameside Council are always looking for more residents to become local foster carers to provide a normal, everyday family life for vulnerable kids. 

When residents foster for their local authority, they are helping to keep local children in a familiar area to them, as well as keeping them close by to friends, schools and connections they have already formed.

Tameside Council provide foster carers with full training, support and an allowance. 

In Tameside, there are various different fostering opportunities, such as emergency, respite, short-term and many more. Therefore, it can be flexible to resident’s lifestyles, schedules and environments.

The Council’s fostering service is not for profit, and the priority is the welfare of the children and young people. The criteria to apply is to be aged 21 or over, have a spare room in your property, and to be able to provide a safe and loving home. People from all backgrounds can apply.

For more information on fostering with Tameside Council call 0300 303 0321 or email enquire@fosterforgm.com or visit www.tameside.gov.uk/fostering