Enquire today. Change a life tomorrow.
Fostering is the opportunity to give children and young people love, care and a brighter future. Foster care offers safety and stability to vulnerable children when they need it most. It can be very fulfilling to be part of a team helping a child to grow and thrive and know you are truly changing lives. We are with you every step of the way, with full training, 24/7 support, professional fees and allowances and a like-minded community of fellow foster carers, to share experiences and make friends.
Join our strong, united community of foster carers here in Cambridgeshire and find your purpose today.
This is fostering in Cambridgeshire - Foster Care Fortnight 2026
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We have launched our latest campaign to encourage Cambridgeshire residents to become foster carers and shine a spotlight on the real, everyday people changing children’s lives across Cambridgeshire.
We are passionately committed to ensuring that children can remain close to their communities, where they feel connected and supported. However, without more local foster carers, children facing challenges can have the added difficulty of being moved away from their familiar surroundings, including their schools, friends, and crucial support networks.
This is why we're calling on Cambridgeshire to pick up the phone and find out about becoming a foster carer. You don’t need to own your home, be in a couple or have special qualifications. There are lots of different fostering roles to suit your personal circumstances and fit with your life.
You just need flexibility, patience and love to give.
"I want to help children and make a difference"
Our campaign features Cambridgeshire couple Emma and Tim who, over 20 years, have fostered 78 children of all ages, including babies, teenagers and children who have arrived in crisis in the early hours of the morning. Each young person who has entered their welcoming home has become part of their family, whether staying for one night or many years.
Emma and Tim's message is simple: small moments can change everything for a child. They say: "Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. That’s why we continue to foster." Read Emma and Tim: an amazing foster carer journey.
If you’re feeling inspired and want to do something that has real meaning, now is the time to get in touch. We’re a friendly team and are here to help answer your questions.
Contact us
Email us at fostering@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Call us on 0800 052 0078
Follow us on Facebook: @CCCFosteringService
Connect on Instagram: @cambsfostering
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