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Five Rivers is one of the leading fostering agencies in Birmingham
Working alongside other professionals, our foster carers help young people in care to lead fulfilling lives. We build a team of support around you and offer benefits that let you focus on the rewarding work of helping children thrive.
Why you should foster with us
We’re here when you need us. As a social enterprise, we are invested in you.
A fostering team in Birmingham means:
- Building rapport with a local team who know your family.
- Celebrations, support groups and events to join.
- Fostering community get-togethers with other local families.
Meet Foster Carers Maxine and Wayne
For Maxine and Wayne, fostering isn’t a career, it’s a way of life.
The couple have provided a caring home for 14 children in their five years as Foster Carers and helped several groups of brothers and sisters transition into adoption with their forever families, as well as offering a short-term home for others.
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Existing Carers
01527 834653
Join your local communitySee what our foster parents say about fostering with us...
“I wish more people understood what a special experience fostering children is. It is such an important job, helping guide the children that are all too often forgotten about, into being the happy, healthy adults they were always destined to be.”
“The majority of the children that come to me have just left their family homes. I’m lucky to be able to show them that foster care is a safe place and that we are here to help them. I get to change so many more lives and really prepare them for their life ahead during a short amount of time.”
“There is nothing more rewarding than receiving a thank you card on Mother’s Day from a young person we fostered. The transformation in these children from when they arrive to when they leave is wonderful to see.”
Speak to our team about fostering
Whether you’re ready to start your fostering journey or just want to chat to an expert, our Carer Enquiry Team are here to help.