Council Tax systems unavailable

Our systems for Council Tax and Benefits are down for scheduled maintenance from Friday 28th February to Monday 3rd March 2025 whilst we carry out our annual billing processes. Council Tax online services will be unavailable, and we will be unable to access your up-to-date account information. We apologise for any inconvenience.

West Berkshire Fostering

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Fostering South East 2024

West Berkshire Council is proud to be partnering with 19 other local authorities as part of a new regional fostering recruitment hub - Local Authority Fostering South East.

Can I be a Foster Carer?

Find answers to frequently asked questions about becoming a foster care

Become a Foster Carer

Find out more about becoming a foster carer and register your interest.

Process

A step-by-step guide to the process of being approved as a foster carer

Training

Information about training for foster carers, helping people prepare to foster

The Family Placement Team (FPT)

Find out about the Family Placement Team and how they support foster carers in West Berkshire.

Support

How we'll support you and allowances you'll receive

Our Foster Carers in Their Own Words

Videos of our Foster Carers describing their experiences

Types of Foster Placements

The different types of placement that you can be a foster carer for

Other Foster Care Information

Click here for more foster care information

Stories That Inspire

Read the stories that inspire.