Foster carers needed in West Bromwich

We are seeking caring individuals or couples who are interested in providing a home for the venerable children in our community.

New to fostering?

Already a foster carer?

The rewards of foster caring extend far beyond the positive influence on a child, as fostering can bring personal growth, fulfilment, and a sense of purpose to your own life.

Together, we can create a brighter future for vulnerable children and build a more compassionate society.

Fostering in West Bromwich

Becoming a foster parent for Sandwell is an extraordinary opportunity to provide stability, care, and love to a child who may have experienced adversity. By offering your home and becoming part of the vital network foster carers in West Bromwich, you can make a significant and lasting impact on a child’s life.

Fostering comes in many forms, it can be a very short term arrangement, or it can mean giving a home to a child until they reach adulthood.

There are many reasons why children need to be looked after in West Bromwich and there are many people, with different skills and experiences who become foster carers.

There is no such thing as a typical fostering situation. If you decide to become a foster carer, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore which type of fostering would be right for you and your family.

Why foster with us?

Our fostering service is part of Sandwell Children’s Trust.  We are a not for profit fostering agency, that operates exclusively in Sandwell. We are responsible for all children in care in the Sandwell borough.

Different types of fostering

There is no such thing as a typical fostering situation. If you decide to become a Foster carer, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore which type of fostering would be right for you and your family.

Can I foster?

Becoming a foster parent in Sandwell involves a thoughtful and comprehensive process designed to ensure the well-being and safety of vulnerable children in need of temporary care and support

What is fostering really like?

"You need to approach it for the right reasons, but you do look back and think ‘yes, I made a difference to that young person’s life’ and somewhere along the line, they will remember that."

Meet the team

We host regular coffee mornings and events across the borough. Get a chance to meet the team and other foster carers. Discover for yourself why Sandwell is the best place to be.

West Bromwich and the children we care for

West Bromwich is one of six towns in Sandwell. It is situated in the northeast of Sandwell and contains the wards of Charlemont with Grove Vale, Great Barr with Yew Tree, Greets Green and Lyng, Hateley Heath, Newton and West Bromwich Central. West Bromwich borders Walsall to the North and Birmingham to the East.

According to the 2021 Census the population of West Bromwich was 83,638 of which 19,758 were under 18.

Our responsibility

As the fostering agency for Sandwell Council, we are responsible for all the children in West Bromwich which is why we want to hear from caring individuals or couples who are interested in fostering local children from the community. You can help in keeping them close to their family, friends and school, to give them the best chance of settling in at what may be a difficult time in their lives.

Get in touch today and help us make a difference.

New to fostering?

Already a foster carer?

The rewards of foster caring extend far beyond the positive influence on a child, as fostering can bring personal growth, fulfilment, and a sense of purpose to your own life.

Together, we can create a brighter future for vulnerable children and build a more compassionate society.