Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent.

Embark on a rewarding journey to provide a safe and nurturing home for children in need. Our step-by-step guide ensures you are well-prepared, from initial contact to final approval, making the process smooth and supportive.

Can I foster?

Foster carers come from all walks of life. You don’t need to be married, own your home or have children of your own - what matters most is that you can offer a child safety, stability, patience and care.

You could foster if you:

  • Are over 21
  • Have a spare bedroom
  • Can provide a safe and stable home
  • Have the time to support a child or young person
  • Are single, married or living with a partner
  • Rent or own your home
  • Have children of your own, or no children
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Your journey to fostering.

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Chat with us.

Start with a friendly chat so we can answer your questions and learn more about you.

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Home Visit.

We’ll visit you at home, talk through fostering and explain what happens next.

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Training &
Assessment.

You’ll complete checks, training and an assessment with support from our team.

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Approval.

Your assessment is reviewed by panel, who make a recommendation about your approval.
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Welcome a child.

Once approved, we’ll carefully match you with a child and support you every step of the way.
Start your journey
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Supported at every step.

Becoming a foster carer is a journey, and you won’t go through it alone. From your first conversation with us to approval and matching, our friendly team will guide you through each stage and make sure you know what to expect.

You’ll receive:

  • A friendly, informal introductory chat
  • A home visit with time to ask questions
  • Clear guidance throughout your application
  • Support with checks and your assessment
  • Skills to Foster training to help you prepare
  • Guidance through panel, approval and matching