Les and Debbie both left their jobs to become full-time foster carers for Stockport Council. Although giving up two salaries was daunting, they believe it’s the best thing they’ve ever done.

"Though we were worried about giving up both of our steady incomes, for us fostering has worked amazingly. It’s brought us closer together and also enabled us to help out more with our own grandchildren. It’s lovely spending time together and doing things as a ‘family group’ with the children in our care."

Is fostering affordable?

Affordability is a concern for many people who want to foster, especially during the cost of living crisis. The good news is that there’s plenty of financial support for foster carers. Les explains, “The allowance is per child and it’s generous with extra on top for holidays, Christmas and each child’s birthday.”

You can train to become a foster carer whilst still in another job. Debbie says, “The training and ongoing support from the Stockport Council team is excellent.” She notes that there’s always someone available to talk to if they need advice.

Debbie doesn’t see full-time fostering as a job, describing it as “more a lifestyle.” She explains, “Our lives are so much happier now, we work as a team and knowing we are helping children is incredibly rewarding.”

If you have room in your heart and your home, and curious to learn more about becoming a Foster Carer, please take the time to read the information on our website.  

Once you are ready to take the first step on your journey to becoming a foster carer, please get in touch with us via

• The Enquiry Form
• Email at enquire@fosterforgm.com
• Phone on 0300 303 0321

A committed and friendly member of our team will contact you within one working day of your enquiry and are here to answer any further questions you may have about fostering.  They will also explain and guide you through our step-by-step approach in your journey to becoming a foster carer.