Fostering In Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is a seaside town with a lot of pride and, in places, real hardship. Behind the Golden Mile and the summer crowds are children who can’t live safely at home and need somewhere steady to stay.
When a foster home can be found in the town itself, a child gets to stay at the same school and keep the ordinary anchors of their week, whether that’s a walk along the seafront, training with their team or Saturday on the market.
Coastal towns like Yarmouth often have more children needing care than local homes to place them in, so some are sent inland, away from everything they know. Local carers change that. At Fostering Hearts we recruit and support carers across Great Yarmouth and the wider Norfolk area, and we stay beside you once a child moves in.
Why Foster With Us?
Fostering Hearts is an independent, family-run agency, and we do things in a small, personal way. You won’t be lost in a big system here. You’ll be part of a close group of carers and social workers who know one another.
Your supervising social worker supports only around six families, so they really know you and your household. There’s someone to call at any hour, because the difficult moments don’t keep to office time. You’ll be trained before your first placement and helped to keep learning after it.
We understand that fostering is a significant commitment. That’s why we offer competitive fostering fees — £479.50 per week for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+ — alongside emotional and practical support the whole way through.
Foster with us in Great Yarmouth and you’re part of something local and genuinely supportive, with people who show up when it matters.
“We are dedicated to recruiting 44 new fostering families across Norfolk, including Great Yarmouth over the next 36 months, we want to make a real difference locally”
Emma Rawlinson, Registered Manager
Benefits of being a Fostering Hearts Carer?
All of our foster carers receive a weekly fostering fee of £479.50 for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+. This recognises the dedication, time and care involved in providing a stable, nurturing home.
Beyond the fee, it’s the support that carers tell us makes the difference. Our carers have access to 24/7 support from our agency, ensuring guidance is always available when needed. You will also receive regular supervision visits from your supervising social worker, who supports a small number of families, around six of them, which keeps support consistent and personal, wherever you are on the coast.
Our Mission: Unlocking the Potential in Every Child
At Fostering Hearts, we are committed to helping every child who comes into our care move towards their full potential. We provide our foster carers with tailored guidance, training and practical resources so they can create stable, nurturing homes where young people feel safe enough to grow and explore who they are.
Through everyday experiences — from supporting hobbies and interests to planning educational outings and making space for meaningful conversations — our foster carers help children build confidence and discover their strengths. Progress often happens in small, steady steps, and we are there to support both carers and children throughout that journey.
We recognise that every child has individual needs, experiences and talents. That is why we look beyond the immediate and focus on the whole child, ensuring they have a secure environment where they can express themselves openly, develop new skills and begin to see what they are capable of achieving.
If you live in or around Great Yarmouth and you've thought about fostering, start with a relaxed, no-pressure chat. We'll answer your questions and explain how it works from here. Book a call back whenever suits you.