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Who can foster a child?

Our Foster Carers come from a wide range of backgrounds, with lots of different life experiences and skills to meet the diverse needs of the children we care for.

What they all share is a commitment and passion for making a difference to children’s lives; supporting them through challenges and change and helping them achieve their potential.

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What do I need to be a Foster Carer?

  • To be over 21 years old
  • A spare bedroom
  • The desire and ability to provide a child with a safe, supportive and loving environment to help them through a challenging time in their lives
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What don't I need to be a Foster Carer?

  • Be under a certain age
    There’s no upper age limit to fostering
  • Be in a relationship
    We have lots of single carers
  • Have specific qualifications
    We give you all the training you’ll need
  • Have your own children
    You may have experience via your job or having spent time with family and friends' children
  • Be a certain religion, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation
    We welcome applications from all different communities

There are lots of different types of foster care you could provide to suit you and your family. Find out more in the types of fostering section.

 

Still have questions about whether you could be a Foster Carer? Take a look at our FAQs or get in touch with our friendly Fostering Recruitment team.

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Be inspired by our latest film, The Run. 

We are pleased to share a new film, The Run, which highlights the reasons why children come into care, and the life-changing impact you, as a Foster Carer, could have on children and young people. 
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