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Service changes over late May bank holiday

Most non-critical council services close at 5pm, Friday, 23 May 2025 to 9am, Tuesday, 27 May 2025. Our contact centre will be open for emergencies.

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How to become a foster carer

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  1. About becoming a foster carer
  2. Step 1 - get in touch
  3. Step 2 - we visit your home
  4. Step 3 - apply to be a foster carer (you are here)
  5. Step 4 - complete the assessment and training
  6. Step 5 - go to panel
  7. Step 6 - you are now a foster carer

Step 3 - apply to be a foster carer

Once you feel ready to start your fostering journey, you will need to complete an application form.

We'll collect this from you in person to ensure your information stays safe.

  • Next page : Step 4 - complete the assessment and training
  • Previous page : Step 2 - we visit your home

Fostering related content

  • Fostering with Rochdale Borough Council
  • Make a fostering enquiry
  • Fostering with Pride
  • Real-life foster care stories
  • Diary of foster carers Anthony and Declan

Contact to make a fostering enquiry

Email: enquire@FosterForGM.com

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 0321

  • Enquire about fostering online

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  • Meet the Rochdale foster carers dedicated to creating special memories

Events

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