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Suffolk's Fostering Service is part of Suffolk County Council. To find out more call 01473 264800

Suffolk County Council Fostering Service aims to provide a high quality, safe, flexible family placement service. The Fostering Service has a range of family placement options throughout Suffolk to meet the diverse range of needs presented by children who are unable to live with their families. This page is for anyone who is interested in gathering more information on fostering a child in the Suff

olk area and any current foster carers looking to be kept up to date with the latest fostering news in the local area

02/09/2026

As children head off to university or college, many parents find themselves entering a new chapter of life as "empty nesters."

While it can be a time of mixed emotions, it can also be an opportunity to make a lasting difference in a young person's life.

If you have a spare bedroom, time to share, and a desire to help children thrive, fostering could be the next rewarding step for you.

Join us TONIGHT at our Information Session to discover what fostering involves, the support available, and how you could change a child's future.

📅 2nd Sept
📍Online
🔗 Email [email protected] to book your place or visit https://orlo.uk/UU2c9 to join.

Your next chapter could be someone else's fresh start.

01/09/2026

A new 2-day course has been uploaded to CPD and is aimed at Foster Carers, Special Guardians and Adopters who support children living with them who are presenting behaviours that may be perceived to be difficult, disruptive and at times dangerous [the umbrella term ‘challenging behaviour’ is often used].

👉Day 1: Will provide carers with the knowledge and skills they need to prevent or reduce the likelihood of situations developing, focussing on de-escalation strategies and interpersonal skills to keep themselves and others safe.

👉Day 2: Will be delivered face to face and go on to examine how to respond safely, effectively and lawfully to those situations, which despite carer’s best endeavours, escalate. It will include some physical skills that may be used as a last resort and act within organisational policy and the legal framework at all times.

For more information about the course and to enroll, sign into your CPD online account and go to the Safety, Health & Wellbeing (SHAW) tile.

Any issues, please reach out to admin support: [email protected]

30/08/2026

It’s our last Summer event today and what a great one to finish on! We’ll be at BSC Multicultural Services event at Alexandra Park today 💛

Come and find Sophie & Gail for all things fostering and adoption! ✨

23/08/2026

We’re back at the Framlingham Show today! 🥳

Pop by and say hi if you’re visiting, it would be great to see you! 💛

19/08/2026

Today is National Photography Day! 📸

A good chance to remind our fostering families that we're running a photography competition at the moment titled 'The Wonders of Nature' which invites those between 4-18 years old to submit photos that 'capture the magic, mystery and beauty of the natural world'. 🐛 🍃

Details can be found in our fortnightly newsletter or speak to your SSW! We can't wait to see the entries - competition closes on September 4th.

18/08/2026

You've got (e)mail! 📧

📲 The latest issue of Inside Fostering arrives in your inbox at 6pm this evening
🫶🏻 Available to all of our fostering and kinship households
‼️ Contains lots of useful information about what's going on in the service and support available
🗨️ If you currently do not receive our emails, let your SSW know

17/08/2026

Find us on Saturday and Sunday at Framlingham Country Show! 🤩

We're excited to be back here again - one of our favourite events of the year! Come and say hi if you're visiting!

13/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their A-level results today. 🍀

Whether you're opening the envelope with excitement, nerves, pride, disappointment, or a mix of everything, remember that your results are just one moment in your story.

They may open some doors, but they do not define your worth, your potential, or what you can achieve in the future.

Today, we're celebrating the resilience, determination and achievements of all young people across Suffolk, including those in care who are taking their next steps towards adulthood.

Whatever your results, be proud of how far you've come. ❤️

12/08/2026

👉🏻 Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Common aspirations.

This International Youth Day, we're celebrating the young people in care across Suffolk who are building their futures, pursuing their goals and showing incredible resilience every day.

Every teenager deserves someone in their corner as they navigate the journey to adulthood.

Right now, we need more foster carers for teenagers in Suffolk. If you could offer stability, encouragement and a place to belong, you could make a life-changing difference.

11/08/2026

There’s a big age gap between fostering friends Stacey and Sharon. They’re completely different people, with completely different skills and life experience.

They came to fostering through entirely different routes. Single mum Sharon has worked in childcare throughout her career, and fostering was a natural progression once her daughters were in high school. Stacey and her partner started fostering when their daughter was a toddler because fostering suited them better than Stacey returning to work after maternity leave.

If you’re thinking about fostering, they’re keen to reassure people that if they can foster, anyone can. 💛

If you'd like to find out more and speak to a friendly member of our team, you can call us on 01473 264800 or visit our website and fill out a contact form.

Address

Fostering Recruitment And Assessment Team, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP12BX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441473264800

Website

https://www.fosterandadopt.suffolk.gov.uk/

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