Short breaks and respite foster carers provide a home to children for a short period of time. This might be for a child with special needs who lives at home with their family as part of a regular support package, or it might be on a one-off or regular basis for a child in a long-term fostering family. 

Short break and respite care provides families with much deserved downtime, as well as allowing children to enjoy new experiences and build trusting relationships with other adults and children.

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Interested in becoming a foster carer?

Get in touch with our experienced, friendly recruitment team to find out more about becoming a local authority foster carer in the South East.