Foster carers support children and young people to have a safe and secure home at a time when their own family are unable to look after them.
Children and young people may need a foster family for a number of reasons, such as parental illness, relationship breakdowns or concerns over safety.
Swindon’s foster carers support the children and young people in their care to stay living locally. This helps children and young people to keep in touch with their family, attend the same school and spend time with their friends.
In the video above, foster carer Karen, who has been fostering teenagers for over three years, shares why she fosters and how to find out more about starting your fostering journey.
The children of our town who need help may live with their foster family for anything from several days to a couple of months or even several years depending on the needs of the child.
Carers can offer different types of support including emergency and respite care. The fostering team work with the carers to find a type of care that works for them. Take the first step and find out more today.
