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Nurture their potential. Become a foster carer and help a child in care thrive.

“Fostering is the hardest thing I have ever done but absolutely the most rewarding. You are really making a difference. I know what we have achieved as a family, and I am so very proud to be a foster carer." (Elaine, Foster Carer for GCC)

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“I fostered a newborn baby at 54!”

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Fostering stories

Becky and Stuart

Becky and Stuart live in Gloucester and have been fostering for Gloucestershire County Council since 2016.

Rehana

Rehana is one of our Family Link Plus short break carers for disabled children and young people.

Caroline

Caroline from Gloucester started fostering for an agency in 2006, before transferring to GCC.

Philippa and Stuart

Philippa and her husband Stuart have fostered for Gloucestershire County Council since 2014. They specialise in short-term care for younger children, including babies and siblings.

Elaine and Keith

Elaine and Keith from Newent have fostered for Gloucestershire County Council since 2014 and are caring long term for two brothers.