About us
At Fostering Rotherham, everything we do is about giving local children the best possible chance to achieve their potential. We know that only happens when local foster carers are backed by dependable, personalised support that’s there when it’s needed.
We work with over 100 brilliant fostering families from across Rotherham and South Yorkshire and are always on the lookout for more! A great part of our mission is to give children in care the chance to stay in a familiar environment. By joining us, you will be essential in making that happen.
We’re proud to be part of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, which means we’re a not-for-profit fostering service. Every bit of our time, energy and funding goes straight into supporting the families and children we work with.
Like what we stand for? Book a call back and join our fostering family!
Why do we need more Rotherham-based foster carers?
Having more Rotherham-based foster carers means our children in care can stay in their home town. When children can stay close to their school, their friends, and the people they know and trust, they settle more easily and feel more secure. And when they feel safe, loved and supported, they don’t just cope - they begin to thrive. You could be the person who makes that possible.
“We believe that children and young people in Rotherham should grow up with the right support to allow them to be healthy, safe and achieve their potential in life. We can’t do this on our own. We’re always looking to expand our community of fostering families from across the Rotherham and South Yorkshire area so we can improve the lives of local children and young people.”
- Vicky Chew, Service Manager Fostering
Our responsibilities to Rotherham children
Every child who enters foster care in Rotherham is the responsibility of the Council. Having more local carers in Rotherham means our children in care stay local, in their home town. That’s why we are looking for people who, with just a little bit of compassion, guidance and support, can help us to provide these conditions for children and young people in care.
Having more local carers to Rotherham means that more of Rotherham’s children in care stay local, maintaining their school life, family connections and friendships. By fostering with us, you’ll be helping children in your community to thrive.
“We feel proud every time someone asks us what we do and we say we're a fostering family.”
- Andrea, Foster Carer
We are a Fostering Friendly employer
Rotherham Council is a proud member of the Fostering Friendly employer scheme led by The Fostering Network.
This means that we support our employees who also choose to foster.
This includes flexibility and encouragement to balance their work and fostering responsibilities as well as up to 5 days paid leave to attend fostering training, meetings and assessments.
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