Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No! Everyone has experiences and knowledge they can bring to fostering whether they are old or young.

As long as you have a safe home, time to commit and love to give to a child or young person, you could be a foster carer.

No, you can foster in rented accommodation as long as your landlord agrees.

Yes, in fact animals can be a kind of therapy for some children!

No, but it will prove essential to have a support system around you, even if this is family and friends.

Of course! This can actually be really helpful for some young people and we are proud to have carers from all backgrounds.

Unfortunately we do not accept applications from people who cannot drive as appointments, meetings and safe transportation are very important. Many of the children will have contact with parents and loved ones which you would have to take them to, and there is also a potential that some young people’s educational needs could not be met at a local school.

This depends on the placement you have. You will need to be available to attend meetings, training, ensure your foster child is at school, collect them, and supervise them as fostered children cannot be at home alone. If you have a job that allows you to work flexibly or work from home, you can discuss this with us.

Having a criminal record does not automatically stop you becoming a carer. However, it will depend on the offence, how long ago it was etc. If you have a criminal record, you can speak to us and we can advise you if it will be a problem.

You can also learn more about the different types of fostering we offer. Once you have decided that you want to become a Foster Carer, you can look into what type of fostering would suit you best.