Your Fostering Journey Starts Here

Become a Foster Carer

Open your heart and your home. Join thousands of families across the UK making a life-changing difference for children in need.

Who Can Foster?

Fostering is inclusive. We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of gender, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Age & Residency

You must be at least 21 years old and have the right to live and work in the UK.

Spare Bedroom

A spare room is essential to give a child their own private, stable space.

Stability

Your home environment should be safe, stable, and nurturing for a child.

The Essentials

What You'll Need to Get Started

Beyond a spare room, fostering requires a specific set of qualities and commitments to ensure the best care for children. You'll need patience, empathy, and emotional resilience, along with the ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment.

Ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment
Flexibility to attend meetings and training sessions
Good communication skills for working with social workers
Financial stability (though you don't need to be wealthy)
A spare bedroom solely for the foster child
Reasonably healthy lifestyle and physical fitness
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Your Fostering Journey

From your first enquiry to welcoming a child into your home, we'll guide you through every step of the process.

Initial Enquiry

Get in touch and speak to our friendly team about your interest in fostering.

Home Assessment

We'll visit your home to understand your family dynamic and living situation.

Training & Approval

Complete the 'Skills to Foster' course and attend your approval panel.

Matching & Placement

We'll carefully match you with a child who fits your family perfectly.

"I was worried I was too old to foster, but the team reassured me that experience and stability matter more than age. Now I can't imagine my life without my foster daughter."
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Sarah Mitchell
Foster Carer for 3 years
Common Concerns

Your Questions, Answered

We understand that deciding to foster is a big step. Here are honest answers to common worries.

Ready to Change a Child's Life?

Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through every step of your fostering journey. Get in touch today to start making a difference.