Thinking about fostering?
About us
Birmingham Children's Trust Fostering Agency is a not for profit agency. We are owned by, but independent from, Birmingham City Council. This means that we that we are responsible for all children in care in Birmingham.
What is fostering?
Some children are not able to live with their own birth family and need a safe place to live. A foster home offers these children a safe place to live for a few days, weeks months or sometimes even years.
Fostering means providing a child with all the things that any family would, food, warmth, shelter, love, care, support with health and education. Find out about the different types of fostering.
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Thinking about adoption instead?
Our adoption agency is here for you from your first enquiry to your first grandchild and beyond.
Find out moreAlready a foster carer?
We welcome enquiries from foster carers currently working with another fostering agency or local authority.
Get in touchWhat about Coronavirus?
As key workers, foster carers are even more important in our current situation.
Find out moreFostering true stories
Our latest film shows the challenges and joys of fostering. See how you could change a child's life.
Watch the videoCarers needed for asylum-seeking children
Your love and support could make a real difference to an asylum-seeking young person.
Find out moreHelp children leave residential care
Step Up is a fostering scheme for professionals, designed to help you follow your passion.
Earn up to £39,312