About fostering in Bridgwater
Foster carers with Five Rivers join a vibrant community of professionals. We enrich our carers with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in children’s lives. You’ll benefit from free, high-quality training to help you start your career.
Choosing Five Rivers support
We’re a social enterprise dedicated to reaching more young people who need our help. Having a local team in Bridgwater means:
- Close relationships with your local fostering team who know and support your family.
- Celebrations, support groups, and organised events are close by.
- Chances to meet other fostering families and form a community.
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.
Get in touch
Existing Carers
0117 9594690
Join your local communitySee what our foster parents say about fostering with us...
“Caitlin* recently took up ice skating and I watch from the side of the rink every time to cheer her on. Sometimes when I watch her skate, I get emotional and think ‘How did I get so lucky to have her in my life’. ”
“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.”
“When I walked past a stall that was encouraging people to start fostering during work one day, I was completely inspired, and I knew it was something I wanted to do.”
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.