Foster carer support in Penzance
We build a circle of support for carers so you can focus on helping young people in your community. You’ll work alongside a team of professionals who’ll prepare you for the vital work you’ll do. Together, we’ll give children the lives they deserve.
Why you should join the Five Rivers family
Five Rivers is a social enterprise, and we invest in research, training and therapy. We want to reach more young people with help.
A fostering team in Penzance means:
- Support from a local team that knows you and how to help.
- Shared events, celebrations and activities.
- A chance to form a community with fellow foster carers.
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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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.