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Fostering

An introduction to fostering

Last year, 130 children in care were placed out of county because there are insufficient numbers of foster carers.

Why you should choose to foster with Surrey County Council

Find out why Surrey County Council's Fostering Service is the right choice.

Allowances and benefits for foster carers

This includes information on weekly rates and the expenses it covers.

Surrey fostering open evenings

Information on our next open evenings and how to book a place.

Finding the right type of fostering for you

A guide to the different types of fostering such as general fostering, permanent fostering, families and friends carers, and private fostering.

Step by step guide to becoming a foster carer

A step by step guide to becoming a foster carer in Surrey.

Short breaks for disabled children

Do you have a few hours or more to make a difference to a disabled child.

Training and support for foster carers

We offer foster carers all the support and training they need to undertake the role of a carer.

What our foster carers say

Watch interviews with current carers and social workers and read the blog of Mr Carer, one of Surrey's foster carers.

Contact fostering

Information on how to contact us by phone, email or online.

Useful links about fostering

Links to websites that provide helpful information about fostering and social care.

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  • Updated: 17 Apr 2013
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