Fostering resources

Whether you're already a foster carer with us, thinking about transferring to Leicestershire from another agency, or you're just thinking about whether fostering is for you, you'll find information and resources here to support you and your decision.

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Resources

Foster carers handbook  PDF, 2.61 MB Opens new window
Renting and fostering PDF, 175.9 KB Opens new window
Leicestershire Fostering Service annual report 2021-2022 PDF, 2.08 MB Opens new window
Fostering statement of purpose  PDF, 744.4 KB Opens new window

Adoption, Fostering and Tea Podcast – New Family Social

  • Chats about all things fostering and adoption, from people who have done it! Listen now, on Spotify, iTunes, Google and Podbean.

Thinking about fostering?

Specialist fostering  PDF, 1.13 MB Opens new window

Why foster with Leicestershire County Council?

Fostering for Leicestershire brochure  PDF, 747.51 KB Opens new window

Foster carers thinking about transferring to Leicestershire

Welcome to our family  PDF, 838.44 KB Opens new window

Current Leicestershire foster carers

Fostering - children's questionnaire (age 6-11)  PDF, 1.64 MB Opens new window
Fostering - children's questionnaire (age 11+)  PDF, 1.59 MB Opens new window
Spread the word  PDF, 385.26 KB Opens new window

Children in fostering families (birth children)

Choose your family type:

What is a foster family? mum  PDF, 2.1 MB Opens new window
What is a foster family? dad  PDF, 2.1 MB Opens new window
What is a foster family? dad and dad  PDF, 2.11 MB Opens new window
What is a foster family? mum and dad  PDF, 2.24 MB Opens new window
What is a foster family? mum and mum  PDF, 2.41 MB Opens new window