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Information about becoming a foster carer.

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Welcome to Kirklees Fostering Services

Do you have room in your heart and your home to foster? There's lots of information here on our webpages, with stories from our foster carers and care leavers. Our team are on hand to chat to you about fostering and answer any questions you have. Please do get in touch if you're interested we would love to hear from you.

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Thinking about Fostering? Come along to our next event to meet our foster carers for a cuppa and chat.

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