Open your heart and home and change a child's life in Greater Manchester

If you’re over 21, have patience and a kind heart, you’ve already got what it takes to make all the difference to a child’s life across Greater Manchester.

People of any age, sexuality, gender, marital status, employment status, nationality, ethnicity, religious beliefs, education and social class can make fantastic foster carers.

The most important thing is their willingness to provide a safe and loving home for a child or young person.

Foster carers welcome children and young people into their homes when they are unable to live with their own family,a close relative, or a family friend.

During that time, foster carers offer love, time, space, stability, safety and support.

Foster carers look after children in their home and take care of their emotional well-being and practical day-to-day needs.

This may include school drop-offs and pick-ups, preparing meals and working with schools to support their learning.

They nurture trusting relationships and provide emotional support and guidance.

All children and young people need food, clothing, shelter, love and safety, but those in foster care may need additional support due to their life experiences.

Whatever the individual circumstances, these children will be experiencing mixed emotions about not being able to live with their parents.

Foster carers are important role models, offering love, help, and patience.

They need to be sensitive, empathetic, and resilient in their approach to supporting the children and young people they care for.

Foster for Greater Manchester is a collaborative partnership between all 10 Greater Manchester local councils, working to increase the number of foster carers who can provide safe, loving homes for children and young people.

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