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Qualities of foster carers
You don't have to be superhuman! Foster carers come from all walks of life.
We are looking for ordinary people who can do an extraordinary job. You do need to enjoy being with children and young people, to be patient and tolerant with plenty of energy... you'll almost certainly need a sense of humour too. These days you don't need to be married, have children of your own or any direct previous experience but you will need room in your home for a foster child to have their own space.
We need flexible and reliable people who are up for a new challenge with the capacity and personal qualities to look after a child. We also need carers who reflect children's ethnicity and can promote their religious and cultural heritage.
We can't promise anyone an easy time but we can promise that you will make a real difference in a child's life.
What to do next?
If you are interested in finding out more about being a foster carer and think you can help us make a difference, please complete an online expression of interest form or contact our family placement team using the details below.
Who to contact
Family Placement Team
Northenden Road Resources Centre
71a Northenden Road
SALE
Cheshire
M33 2DG
Email: fostering@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 5050
Fax: 0161 969 2036
This page was last reviewed on 16 December 2009
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