Fostering in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester has a collaborative approach to fostering recruitment through its combined authority, but still needs hundreds more carers across all ten boroughs.
~5,400
Children in care needing foster families
10
Local authorities in this region
Allowances
Standard national minimum rates apply. Some local authorities offer additional allowances for specialist placements.
View full allowance ratesLocal Authorities
These local authorities operate fostering services in Greater Manchester:
BoltonBuryManchesterOldhamRochdaleSalfordStockportTamesideTraffordWigan
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