Fostering and short break care

We welcome applications to become a foster carer from anyone, regardless of ethnic background, gender, religion or sexual orientation. You can be single, married or in a partnership.

There are different ways of fostering children, including long term and short term.

We have children of all ages and from a range of backgrounds that need fostering.

Speak to us about becoming a foster carer and find out about the fostering approval process.

Short breaks are a way for disabled children up to the age of 18 years old to spend some time away from their family to give their permanent carers a break.

Foster carers get an allowance for each child they look after.

Celebrating the achievements of children in care in Bristol.