County Durham Fostering Service
Durham · Local AuthorityRegional
Ofsted: Outstanding
County Durham's in-house fostering service. Rated Outstanding. One of the largest LAs in England by area.
About County Durham Fostering Service
What to know about County Durham Fostering Service
County Durham's in-house fostering service. Rated Outstanding. One of the largest LAs in England by area.
Local AuthorityDurhamRegional
durham.gov.ukStandard support
Support at a glance
Supervising social worker
A dedicated social worker who supports you throughout your fostering journey.
Training & development
Pre-approval training and ongoing CPD to build your skills as a foster carer.
24/7 support
Round-the-clock advice line for foster carers, including out-of-hours.
Peer support
Connection with experienced foster carers and local support groups.
Fostering options
Types of fostering offered
Short-term
Long-term
Emergency
Respite
Parent and child
Allowances
At or above national minimum — contact fostering@durham.gov.uk for exact rates
Where they work
Areas covered
Regions
North East
Postcode areas
DHDH1DH2DH3DL4SR7SR8
Inspection
Ofsted rating
Rated OutstandingMost recent Ofsted inspection
County Durham Fostering Service is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Full inspection reports are available on the Ofsted website.