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Join our foster carers in Haywards Heath
We are here to support you. We take the time to get to know our carers, offering you bespoke, 24/7 wrap-around support, dedicated social workers, regular support groups, and a generous fostering allowance that values and recognises your skills.
Why foster with us?
Our therapeutic approach to foster care and commitment to invest in research, training and therapy means we do things differently. A local team in Haywards Heath represents:
- Face-to-face time with a local fostering team who know you.
- A calendar of local events, celebrations and support groups.
- Opportunities to meet fellow local foster carers.
Meet Foster Carers Sam and Mike
While working at a school, Sam saw how being in care shaped the lives of many children. She and her husband, Mike, decided to explore fostering and found a way to fit it around their lifestyle.
“We’re fairly new to fostering; we only went through panel recently, but I have to say it has been a really positive experience for us. We absolutely love it.” – Sam
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0330 818 5257
Join your local community See what our foster parents say about fostering with us...
“Five Rivers really support the whole family; our oldest child needed support, and our Supervising Social Worker, got them the help they needed.”
“The initial process to become a Foster Carer was easy, and it was almost like therapy; it taught me to reflect. I enjoyed that process so much and I found out so much about myself. ”
“We’re fairly new to fostering; we only went through panel recently, but I have to say it has been a really positive experience for us. We absolutely love it. ”
“My Social Worker at Five Rivers knows that I am neurodivergent, and they know the kind of support that I need. If I call my Social Worker, they always call me back because they know when I call, I need support and if they are unavailable, they transfer me to a duty Social Worker; so, I always have someone there for me. It is important for me to have that because as someone with neurodivergence I need that support and have someone there on call to help.”
“Choosing the right organisation was the hardest part because there are just so many and there is such a big demand for Foster Carers. But once I registered with Five Rivers, it was easy sailing. Five Rivers have been good to me.”
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.