Foster Carers

Foster Carers Needed – Barnsley Children Need You

Barnsley Carers for Barnsley Children

Could you make a difference to a local child's life?

We're looking for caring people from all walks of life to become foster carers and help keep Barnsley children close to their families, schools, friends and communities.

Why Foster with Barnsley?

✅ Generous pay and allowances
Earn an average of £683 per week caring for children and young people.

✅ Local support network
Join a community of over 130 fostering families across Barnsley.

✅ Support from day one
Receive comprehensive training, mentoring and ongoing professional support.

✅ Flexible opportunities
We offer a range of fostering roles, including:

• Short-term fostering
• Long-term fostering
• Emergency fostering
• Short breaks and respite care
• Staying Put arrangements for young people moving into adulthood

Who Can Foster?

You can apply if you:

• Are aged 21 or over, there is no upper age limit.
• Have the time, commitment and nurturing skills to care for a child
• Have a spare bedroom (for children aged 2 and above)
• For babies 0-2 years, so spare bedroom required.
• Want to make a lasting difference to a child's future

You don't need formal qualifications, and many foster carers continue to work alongside fostering, depending on the type of care they provide.

What You'll Do

As a foster carer, you'll provide a safe, stable and caring home for a child while working alongside professionals from social work, health and education as part of the Team Around the Child.

Find Out More

Visit Fostering Barnsley

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Contact us for an informal chat and discover how fostering could change a child's life – and yours.

A Skills-Based Fee Scheme applies to all approved Barnsley foster carers.