Becoming a Foster Carer

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If I am interested in becoming a foster carer, what should I do next?

To apply please complete the Fostering Online Application Form or email us at fostering@wiltshire.gov.uk. Alternatively you can contact us using the contact details below or ring our recruitment hotline on 0800 169 6321.

Please note that part of the process of applying to become a foster carer involves various checks and enquiries. A Criminal Records Bureau check will be completed as part of the process.

Any enquiries or questions?

Please go to Frequently Asked Question's for enquiries related to fostering for example "What kind of children are fostered?", "Will I get paid for looking after a child?", "As a foster carer, what kind of support will I get?" and many more.

Contact Details

By Post

Chippenham Family Placement Team
357 Hungerdown Lane
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 0UX

Salisbury Family Placement Team
Riverside Centre
Churchfields Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7NH

Trowbridge Family Placement Team
Trowbridge Resource Centre
Rutland Crescent
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0NY

By Email

fostering@wiltshire.gov.uk

By Telephone

Recruitment Hotline: 0800 169 6321 or
01249 444321 (Chippenham)
01722 333552(Salisbury)
01225 752198 (Trowbridge)

By Fax

01249 445959 (Chippenham)
01722 422052 (Salisbury)
01225 775334 (Trowbridge)

By Hand

You can deliver items/posts by hand at any of the 3 locations shown above.

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday from 8:45am - 5pm
Friday from 8:45am - 4pm
The offices are closed for lunch from 1 - 2pm and at weekends.

Please Note: Wiltshire County Council's Department for Children and Education operates a non-smoking policy for adopters and fosterers because of the danger of passive smoking to the health and welfare of children.  View our policy here

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