Find out if you could be a foster carer
In a few simple questions, you’ll know if you’re suitable to apply to become a foster carer.
Become a foster carer in Somerset. If you have patience, resilience and the time to dedicate, children across Somerset are waiting for a foster parent just like you. Whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced carer who’d like to transfer, we’re here to help you on your foster care journey.
National Fostering Group is the largest independent fostering agency in the UK with local agency coverage across all regions.
This means that when you choose one of our independent fostering agencies in Somerset, you’ll benefit from local support from your specialist team. But you’ll also benefit from all the training, perks and professional support we provide at a national level. As well as our generous weekly fostering payments. It really is the best of both.
We provide long-term and short-term placements across Somerset, so you’ll be able to choose the type of fostering that works best for you. You’ll also have the option to foster individual children, sibling groups or refugee children, depending on your training and experience.
We believe that choice is key. That’s why we have several local foster agencies who support our foster carers in Somerset.
NFA South West supports more than 150 foster families across Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucester and more. We run regular support groups for our foster parents, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to connect with other foster carers. You’ll also have the chance to join in many of our foster family events and days out.
Learn more about NFA South West
We’re a family-focused fostering agency supporting foster children and carers across central southern England, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Dorset. We currently support more than 60 foster carers and 80 foster children across the region.
Learn more about Fostering Solutions South
At National Fostering Group, our average foster carer pay is around £24,500 a year (£2,040 on average per month). This is far higher than the government’s recommended weekly allowance. For most carers providing fostering in Somerset, this will be tax free.
Some types of fostering placement pay more than £35,000 a year. For example, if you provide care that requires specialist skills and training, you may be paid more.
Learn more about foster care payments
If you’re ready to foster in Somerset, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s how you can get started:
