Foster carers provide a secure and loving home for children and teenagers who cannot live with their birth families.
There are lots of reasons why children cannot live with their families. It could be that they have been neglected or abused, or their parents may have an illness or personal problems which mean that they cannot care for their child. Sometimes a child or young person may have a disability or complex needs that their family cannot cope with.
The one thing all of these children and young people have in common is the need for care and support so that they can go on to have a happy and fulfilling future.
Being a foster carer isn’t always easy and you may face some tough challenges, but it’s also very rewarding. And if you foster with Newcastle City Council we will be there to give you support and help every step of the way.
Page last updated: 20 September, 2011
