Trafford Council is part of Foster for Greater Manchester, a collaborative partnership between all 10 Greater Manchester local authorities. We support new and existing foster carers to provide safe and loving homes for children and young people.

Trafford Council is a not-for-profit organisation, and is proud to provide the best quality support for its foster carers, families, children and young people living in Trafford including; Altrincham, Ashton upon Mersey, Bowdon, Broadheath, Carrington, , Davyhulme, Dunham Massey, Gorse Hill, Flixton, Hale, Hale Barns , Old Trafford, Partington, Sale, Stretford Timperley and Urmston.

Fostering is a professional role with responsibilities. Foster carers receive a regular tax-free financial allowance plus additional payments and benefits for each child in their care. The amount received depends on your experience as a foster carer, the type of fostering and the age of the child.

Fostering is a huge commitment and alongside the rewards will also bring challenges. When you foster for Trafford, a full team of support is in place within our fostering service to help you at every step of the way.

You will receive an individualised yearly personal development plan to help direct learning. You will be allocated a dedicated social worker who will visit you on a regular basis to provide support, advice and supervision.. Trafford has an active Foster Care Association run by foster carers for foster carers to offer first hand support and guidance. We also run a series of events throughout the year which bring our community of foster carers and cared for children together.

By fostering with us you will be supporting local children or young people, allowing families to stay close to where they are from. Not only does this make it easier for you, it allows the children in your care to continue at the same school and stay connected with close families and friends.

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