Local Authority

We offer a diverse range of fostering placements, from coast to country across Devon, Somerset, Hampshire and Dorset.

Whilst rural and coastal foster care placements will not suit all young people it does offer them a chance to:

• move away from disruptive influences.
• embrace new routines, approaches and attitudes.
• experience caring for animals, outdoor activities and practical skills.

Rural Foster Care offers the following fostering placements:

Care packages at competitive cost with a wide range of options tailored to the child’s individual requirements.

Foster Placement Support

• Support 24 hour a day 7 days a week by qualified and experienced social workers
• Therapeutic and educational support.
• Minimum of fortnightly supervision by a qualified Social Worker with an increasing sliding scale dependent on placement history
• Comprehensive training and development programme for staff
• Transport service