Becoming a foster carer

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 Questions 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

Postal Address:

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

Email: fostering@wiltshire.gov.uk

Telephone:

Recruitment Hotline: 0800 1696321 or
01249 444321 (Chippenham)
01722 333552(Salisbury)
01225 752198 (Trowbridge)

Fax:

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


Last updated: 22 March 2009