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About fostering in Littlehampton
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 Littlehampton 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.
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Existing Carers
0330 818 5257
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.