Foster carer support · Bedford Borough Council

Reasons to register for an account

Registering an account will enable you to access information or make payment for local authority services, which will:

Make it easier to request many of our services online

Track the progress of your requests

Make a selection of miscellaneous payments

Save time by pre-filling forms with details from your account

We make sure you are fully supported as a foster carer.

Financial support

supervising social worker who will meet with you regularly and support you at meetings about the child in your care
a ‘buddy’ foster carer who can provide support and advice
lots of training opportunities, including Skills to Foster training
support groups where you can meet other foster carers and share experiences
newsletters packed full of information and resources
free membership to
- The Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation
- New Family Social for our LGBTQ+ carers, a national LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering charity
- The Bedfordshire Foster Care Association (BCFA), a useful resource who run regular events

'Kids Who Share' activities for your own children, if you have them
Max Card discount card for foster families, offering free or discounted admission across the UK

Get in touch to find out more:

Fostering enquiry

Alternatively, phone us on 01234 718718 or email adoptionandfostering@bedford.gov.uk.