The Fostering Partnership is an Independent Fostering Agency with a commitment to excellence offering unrivalled support and development for foster carers.
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Call your local North West office on 0845 345 5463 or send us a message

The Fostering Partnership
Thinking about fostering a child?
See how special that could be!

Fostering children
Join us as a foster parent!
Video IntroWatch Laverne's quick introduction for potential carers (1 min)

First time and experienced carers

Fostering can be a life changing experience but if that sounds daunting, don't worry - our carers aren't left on their own, everyone has great training, 24 hour support and a generous allowance that comes from working with a busy independent agency. In fact, we're with you all the way!

First we'll have a friendly conversation to see what we've got in common, then arrange an initial visit where one of our social workers will come and meet you. You'll get to know everything about the role of a foster carer, how long the process takes and whether you'll be good to work with the children we're responsible for.

Then, the next stage is to apply to be a carer with us.

Let's start talking

To find out more about each other and see what we might do together, please call your local North West office on 0845 345 5463 or send us a message for a quick response.

The Fostering Partnership
Do watch Laverne's introductory video above and download our useful 'Help With Fostering' guide from this page too.
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fostering guide!
Download our 'Help with fostering' guideline notes in PDF format
Download our handy free 'Help With Fostering' guide for a useful introduction to what's involved in fostering a child.
Questions? Help?
Laverne Depass, Manager, The Fostering Partnership (North West) Karen Foster, The Fostering Partnership (North West)

Laverne and Karen will be pleased to discuss any aspects of becoming a foster carer on 0845 345 5463 or by email. If in doubt, ring!

"There's always someone to talk to. TFP makes me feel very valued and like fostering is a worthwhile job to do"
- Bev Hunter, TFP foster carer
"The Fostering Partnership has given me the best support I have ever had in my career as a foster mum, I know I am supported from the office staff to the top management, they are just the best"
- Ellen Thomas, TFP foster carer
"We enjoy working with TFP - they are an excellent agency; professional, caring and most of all work as a partnership. Our time has been full of positive experiences and full support"
- Penny Turner and Trevor Jones,   TFP foster carers
"TFP is very supportive when you call, there's nothing that the staff wouldn't do or point you in the right direction"
- Lorna Taylor, TFP foster carer