The closing date to apply for a primary school place for September 2025 is midnight on Wednesday 15 January 2025. See Primary school places for more information on how to apply for a place.

Our online payment services and 24 hour telephone payment line will be unavailable on Tuesday 14 January 2025 due to essential system maintenance. You will not be able to make a payment during this time.

Can I foster?

If you're over 21, and can offer a loving home and care to a child, then you can apply to join our fostering family.

Our children are all different, so we need foster carers from all walks of life to match them with.

You can be:

single
a couple - married or unmarried
in a same sex relationship
retired
employed or unemployed
a parent or have never had children
a homeowner or rent your own home
from any religion, faith group or culture

Your sexuality and identity will not impact on your application and we would love to welcome more members of the LGBTQ+ community into our fostering family.

Got more questions? Get in touch with us today and we'll arrange to chat with you. You can make a difference for a child or young person. We'd love to welcome you into our fostering family.

Contact Fostering

Email fostering@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 269 400

Offsite links

Fostering Durham on Facebook