West Sussex County Council: Fostering

Foster carers look after most children in care in West Sussex. They make an incredible difference to children’s lives and we’ve included some real life stories of people who foster to give you an idea of what they do.

You can find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions and queries about fostering on the frequently asked questions page. If you have any further questions or would like to speak to someone about fostering then please contact our Fostering Recruitment Team.

You can also visit our video site, and select 'Fostering, the inside story' from the right-hand menu, to view our video on a real-life foster family.

If you would like more information about becoming a foster carer, please complete our fostering enquiry form and someone will contact you to discuss things further, and if appropriate arrange a home visit.

• 01. About fostering
• 02. What kind of people foster?
• 03. Fostering experiences
• 04. Frequently asked questions
• 05. Different types of fostering
• 06. Allowances
• 07. Support and training
• 08. The assessment process
• 09. Foster Recruitment Process
• Contact the fostering recruitment team