{"id":13,"date":"2025-07-30T21:56:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T21:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/home"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:22:23","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile pattern-media-text background-image-swirl is-style-squircle-mask\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-medium)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-lightest-blue-color\">Foster<\/mark> Together<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Foster carers are needed more than ever to provide a safe and caring home to children and young people who are unable to live with their own family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter where you are on your fostering journey, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/download-our-guide\/\">Download our fostering guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Fostering-Statement-of-Purpose-2025.pdf\">Download our Fostering Statement of Purpose<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/DSC_1198-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/DSC_1198-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/DSC_1198-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Your Spare Room A Home with Together Trust Fostering\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTcok7oIhmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking about fostering?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc4460db5191f66c7b9d4a8f6ee3be63\"><strong>A child comes into care every 20 minutes.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the North West, we urgently need more people to foster and give children and young people a safe place to live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could make a life-long difference to a child or young person who is unable to live with their own family. It doesn\u2019t matter where you are on your fostering journey, <strong>we\u2019re here to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"#contact\">Get in touch<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-simple-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-xlarge-font-size\">&#8220;Everything that they did for me was brilliant. I got so much support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Care leaver<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is foster care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foster care, or fostering, is the term used to describe an approved foster carer offering a home to a child or young person who can\u2019t live with their own family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children and young people may have regular contact with other members of their family, even if they cannot live with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be a short-term foster carer \u2013 providing care in an emergency situation, even for a few days \u2013 or you may be a long-term foster carer, providing a home and care for a young person for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/what-foster-care\/\">Learn about fostering<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f1074cce8cab03bfda0d0c70ecebbfc\">Why foster with us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 150 years, we\u2019ve been championing and caring for people with disabilities, autism and complex health needs and providing life-changing care and support to looked-after children and care-experienced people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Foster Together,<\/strong> we\u2019ve worked hard to build a connected fostering family where staff, carers and families can support each other. In fact, our level of training, support and friendly community mean some of our foster carers have been with us for 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-lightest-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24\/7 <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-pink-color\">support<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll have access to a social worker 24-hour a day, 7-days a week, 365-days a year &#8211; including holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are <strong>always<\/strong> on the other end of the phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-purple-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b157075949543965e872c16167a1a6f9\">Competitive <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-pink-color\">fees<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e81ad3fba07ffaece568b97a2a4dd96b\">We offer competitive allowance every week and fees for your skills, training and experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec7ab9ce59bb916f5087800822fe78ed\">Some foster carers may receive additional payments for birthdays, holidays, and other specific needs of the child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-dark-teal-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0440fdf43668b8e9e7d962159a741320\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-pink-color\">Respite<\/mark> and holidays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1283c270bfe0041cb9ee298ff39c4097\">We provide an annual fostering holiday, school holiday activities for children and young people, and every foster carer receives paid respite care for two weeks a year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-yellow-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee752339d10b57245bfd22258ce688d9\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-pink-color\">Expert<\/mark> support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c0c52c1e465b3bfe120af5ba84611c7\">Fostering with us gives you access to expertise and support from our Therapy &amp; Specialist Support Team&#8217;s therapists and psychologists, including Sleep Therapists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-teal-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d5fdd03cbed430c66e4464380a5e162\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-pink-color\">Training<\/mark> and mentoring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d4df941bbeadb2582c1c92873a2e3c0\">As well as our tailored training programme when you start your journey, you&#8217;ll receive mentoring from other skilled foster carers and a monthly support group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-lightest-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4f1ffcb467c08c33d9482bba04423a6\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-tt-pink-color\">Not<\/mark> for profit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03255a641db437427cfe838562312648\">Unlike most agencies, we are a charity &#8211; meaning every penny earned goes back to supporting children and young people. We never profit from children in care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-simple-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-xlarge-font-size\">&#8220;At every single step we knew that at the end of that phone somebody knew us, knew the placement and had the right advice and guidance, and that\u2019s been from start to finish for the whole of the eight years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>&#8211; Chris, foster carer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-faqs has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\">Your questions answered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read some of our most frequently asked questions about fostering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is a foster carer?<\/summary>\n<p>Foster care, or fostering, is the term used to describe an approved foster carer offering a home to a child or young person who can\u2019t live with their own family.<br><br>Sometimes a child or young person will stay for a very short time before returning to their family, others may need to live with a foster family for a long time.<br><br>Some children and young people may have regular contact with other members of their family, even if they cannot live with them.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I become a foster carer?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31561b9ab3d7f600b642496a4243e874\"><strong>Step 1. Initial contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all begins by making contact with our friendly enquiries officer by telephone on <strong>0800 05 222 50<\/strong>&nbsp;or through our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fostertogether.org.uk\/enquire\">online registration form<\/a><\/strong> <br><br>The enquiries officer will have an informal discussion with you and we will then send you our comprehensive fostering guide or you can order free copy online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fostertogether.org.uk\/get-your-free-fostering-guide-today\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a40b919c63c8fa4e8114ecb62b47b46c\"><strong>Step 2. Home visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will make arrangements to visit you in your own home to discuss fostering in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d471a5c1de6b0f7f4f7d93a4a4f6a8c\"><strong>Step 3. Introductory training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The assessment process begins with attendance to our \u2018Skills to Foster\u2019 training. This usually takes place over two days. If you have a partner, you both will need to attend the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help you gain a clear understanding of fostering before you decide to confirm, and will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What foster care involves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity and life chances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safer caring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding and caring for children and young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also have the opportunity to speak directly with one of our foster carers who can talk you through their experience of fostering with the Together Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6e917210e68e76ee03e9d6a0c5fa867\"><strong>Step 4. Assessment process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the training if you and the Together Trust feel fostering is right for you, we will start the assessment and undertake statutory checks and personal references.<br><br>A qualified social worker will undertake an assessment report with you at your home. The social worker will also meet with your personal referees, members of your household and any grown up children you have living away from home. As part of our safer recruitment we will also undertake background checks.<br><br>Assessment may sound daunting but remember we are here to help you. Once the assessment is complete and signed by you it will go to the fostering panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26382c75e67d44857d74e156b549fea8\"><strong>Step 5. Fostering panel and agency decision maker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel comprises people with a wide range of professional expertise and personal experience. They are responsible for making a recommendation as to whether you are suitable to be a foster carer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f5b06d14347a5ec25b2951b7237b0fb\"><strong>Step 6. You are approved!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the Together Trust fostering family!<br><br>We are delighted to have you join us in making a real difference to the lives of children and young people.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What skills do I need to become a foster carer?<\/summary>\n<p>Parenting experience is helpful but not essential. You will need plenty of patience, enthusiasm, often humour and always kindness. <br><br>You need to be adaptable and need to demonstrate an understanding of the complex needs of the children and young people who are looked after. <br><br>Commitment to children and young people is key \u2013 stickability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much do foster carers get paid?<\/summary>\n<p>Foster carers receive two aspects to their payments:&nbsp;<strong>a child allowance&nbsp;<\/strong>(to cover the costs of caring for a child) and <strong>a&nbsp;reward payment<\/strong> (for your skills, training and experience).&nbsp;The combination of both varies depending on the age of the child you care for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also receive additional financial support if the child you care for has additional support needs as well as receiving additional payments for birthdays or holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments are made fortnightly. On average, our carers receive approximately <strong>\u00a3500 per week<\/strong>. Approximate example payments could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a3500 (+) per week to foster a child under 5, with additional support needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a3500 (+) per week to foster a 16-year-old young person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a3850 (+) per week to foster two children, aged 10-13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the income you earn as a foster carer isn\u2019t taxable. In your tax return, you\u2019ll be able to claim something known as&nbsp;<strong>qualifying care relief<\/strong>, which is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a tax exemption of up to \u00a319,690 per household<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tax relief for every week you foster a child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fostering does not exempt you from paying National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and council tax.<br><br>If you want to find out more about fostering allowances,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:enquiries@togethertrust.org.uk\">get in touch<\/a>. We&#8217;re happy to answer your financial questions, as well as any other fostering queries you have.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>I am already approved with another fostering agency, can I transfer?<\/summary>\n<p>We welcome applications from people already approved to foster with another agency. You would have to be reassessed but this should be fairly straightforward as you will have all your experience in fostering. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/transfer\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"342\">our transfer page<\/a> if you&#8217;d like to transfer to fostering with us. <br><br>Please note that carers are not able to foster with more than one agency at a time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Am I too old to foster?<\/summary>\n<p>There is no upper age limit for fostering but you do need to be at least 21 years old.<br>Foster carers need to have reasonable health and have a positive outlook. The assessment will look at your individual skills and situation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>I am single and have never had any children of my own, will I be able to foster?<\/summary>\n<p>Our fostering family includes foster carers with a wide range of experiences and situations, including a number of single carers. We will talk to you about your experience of caring for children. The important factor is that you have friends and family to support you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>We are in a same sex relationship. Can we become foster carers?<\/summary>\n<p>We&#8217;re proud to support LGBTQ+ individuals and couples wanting to foster. <br><br>We are a New Family Social member and take pride in making sure every individual or family going through the fostering process with us is treated equally and with respect.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5100577a wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-plain\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/faqs\/\">Read more of our most frequently asked questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef214a45e1a50fb69a7228bf18463b34\">Where can I foster?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We cover fostering in the following areas: Manchester, Stockport (including Cheadle), Cheshire, Lancashire (including Bury and Preston), Warrington, Merseyside (including Liverpool, St Helens and Southport), and Cumbria. Learn more about fostering in your local area below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-lightest-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stockport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/stockport\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/NHS-logos-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-dark-teal-color has-tt-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-451b5c9bd5b8e37bd9bfe111184aaf9b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b9dd3b08ff87badc432aa648c582f30\">Manchester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/manchester\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/NHS-logos-2-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-dark-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e796593b03cd5d6da3c60a48b50d8be3\">Preston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/preston\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/NHS-logos-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-322\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-purple-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4c24fd77 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ebce8f0181e450392fbdbaf96d1582c\">Liverpool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/liverpool\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/NHS-logos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-teal-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4c24fd77 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d097e287c7ac326f2a0d23bf30844443\">Bury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/bury\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/NHS-logos-2-copy-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-324\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tt-orange-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4c24fd77 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--space-large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18349341eebdb22293ccfaf72b2f0c5a\">Warrington<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.togethertrust.org.uk\/foster-together\/warrington\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.togethertrust.org.uk\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/NHS-logos-copy-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group pattern-form-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tt-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a25d5b77f4de417206992b994954d82\"><strong>Get in touch with our Fostering team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<script>\nvar 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