There are more than 3,300 children in care across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire but only enough carers to provide foster family homes for half of them.
No special qualifications to foster
You don't need any special qualifications to foster and we particularly welcome applications from our own staff and workers across the public sector.
Whether you're single, in a couple, have children or not, rent or own your home, are working or not, of any sexuality or religion, if you have a disability or whatever your background you can be considered.
You just need to be aged 21 or over and go through some checks to make sure fostering is right for you before you're assessed – and there are all kinds of fostering including full and part-time to fit around your lifestyle, family and hobbies.
Foster for East Midlands – made up of ourselves in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and Derby City and Nottingham City councils – gives carers full training, support and allowances.
You could change a child's life this Christmas and change yours too. Find out more information or arrange a chat with our friendly team.