Local Authority Fostering Services

Local Authority Fostering Services are responsible for arranging temporary homes for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. These services recruit, train, and support foster carers within the community, matching children to suitable foster families. They work closely with social workers, schools, and health services to meet each child's individual needs. The goal is to provide a stable, nurturing environment that promotes the child's emotional and social growth while aiming to reunite families when appropriate or find lasting, supportive placements.