Fostering in South West

The South West covers a vast area including cities like Bristol and Plymouth as well as rural communities in Cornwall and Devon. Rural foster carers are particularly needed.

~4,600

Children in care needing foster families

13

Local authorities in this region

Allowances

Standard national rates. Rural placements may attract additional support for transport.

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Local Authorities

These local authorities operate fostering services in South West:

Bath & NE SomersetBristolCornwallDevonDorsetGloucestershireNorth SomersetPlymouthSomersetSouth GloucestershireSwindonTorbayWiltshire

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