Issue 3

Hello and welcome to this month's Fostershire

Well, summer seems to have packed its bags and headed off for another year, and the darker evenings are definitely making their presence known. As we swap sunglasses for umbrellas, we're turning our attention to a topic that often comes up when people consider fostering: money. Gloucestershire County Council aims to be transparent about what we pay foster carers, and we welcome any questions on this topic.

We’re also looking at fostering for your local authority versus independent agencies this month. You might be surprised and what some of the main differences are.

Happy reading!