Fostering In Newmarket
Foster care plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable children in Newmarket and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area. While it may not always be visible, fostering provides the safety, stability and reassurance that young people need when they are unable to live with their birth families. Without dedicated local carers, many children would face continued uncertainty at a crucial time in their lives.
Foster carers in Newmarket offer far more than accommodation. They provide structure, encouragement and steady guidance, helping children settle into school, build friendships and feel part of their community. Those consistent, everyday routines can make a powerful difference in rebuilding confidence and trust.
By opening their homes, foster carers help ensure that children across Cambridgeshire have the opportunity to grow and thrive, regardless of their early experiences. Through patience, understanding and commitment, they offer hope, belonging and the chance to move forward towards a brighter future.
Why Foster With Us?
Fostering Hearts is more than a fostering agency — it is a supportive, family-run community built around strong relationships and shared purpose. We are committed to guiding and standing alongside our foster carers so they feel confident, valued and well-supported throughout their journey.
When you become a foster carer with Fostering Hearts, you join a close-knit network dedicated to providing safe, stable homes for vulnerable children. You will receive comprehensive training, ongoing mentoring and regular supervision from a supervising social worker who supports around six families, ensuring personalised and responsive support. Alongside 24/7 guidance, we also provide both emotional and practical assistance.
We offer competitive fostering fees — £479.50 per week for children aged 0–10 and £507.50 per week for young people aged 11+ — helping to provide financial stability while you focus on caring for a child.
Fostering is a meaningful commitment, and with the right support around you, it becomes a shared journey. At Fostering Hearts, you are never alone — you are part of a community working together to create lasting, positive change in children’s lives.
“We are dedicated to recruiting 27 new fostering families in Suffolk 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 reflects the responsibility and dedication involved in providing a safe, stable and nurturing home.
Alongside competitive fees, we provide strong and consistent support. Our carers have access to 24/7 support from our agency, ensuring guidance and reassurance are always available whenever they are needed. You will also receive regular supervision visits from your supervising social worker, who supports around six families, allowing for personalised, responsive and meaningful support throughout your fostering journey.
our job is find the spark in every child
At Fostering Hearts, we are committed to helping every child build confidence in who they are and what they might achieve. With tailored guidance, practical resources and ongoing support, our foster carers create stable, nurturing homes where young people feel safe enough to explore their interests and strengthen their skills.
Whether it’s supporting education, encouraging hobbies, planning enriching activities or simply making time for open, everyday conversations, our carers provide consistent opportunities for growth. These steady, positive experiences help children feel valued, heard and capable.
We look beyond meeting immediate needs. Our approach focuses on the whole child — ensuring each young person has the space, encouragement and stability to understand their individuality, recognise their strengths and move forward towards a brighter future.
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