Fostering and Religion
Fostering a child is a significant and rewarding commitment that requires careful consideration and understanding of various factors, including...
Who can foster?
Being a foster carer is open to people of all backgrounds
Being a foster carer means offering a safe and loving home to a child or young people in need of stability and support in their lives. Applying is open to everyone from all backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, genders / non-binary individuals and families. There are however several basic and safeguarding factors that are assessed from initial application through to approval.
Basic requirements to be a foster carer:
You need:
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To be over 21 years of age (there is no upper age on fostering)
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Have a spare bedroom
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Have a legal right to live and work in the UK
You don’t need:
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Specific qualifications – training is provided.
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To have your own children.
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To be of a certain race, religion or gender.
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To own your own home.
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To have a partner (You can foster as a single carer or with a partner).
Fostering with a disability / mental health
It’s completely possible to be a foster carer with a disability / mental health challenges and is dependent on the nature of the condition. Call us...
Single parent fostering
Don’t let being single stop you from fostering. It can actually be advantageous in certain situations to be single as a foster carer, so please do...
Things to consider:
- Health – are you fit and well enough to care for a child?
- Finances – you will receive an allowance for fostering but should not be reliant on fostering for an income.
- Home – is it safe, suitable and secure enough?
- Family and friends – what support do you have around you?
- Experience – do you have your own children, nieces or nephews? Have you ever worked with children, either on a paid or voluntary basis?