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Fostering Application Process

We need different types of foster carers to meet the diverse needs of children and young people that enter the care system. You can explore which types of fostering you would like to offer during your assessment process.

The foster care journey

At New Routes Fostering there will be one person supporting you through the application and approval process to become a foster carer. The whole process usually takes 6-8 months from your initial enquiry and the steps to becoming a foster carer are outlined below:

Step 1

Initial enquiry

You contact New Routes about fostering.

Step 2

Home visit

We arrange a visit to your home to meet you.

Step 3

Preparation

You undertake training in preparation to become a foster carer.

Step 4

Application

You complete the Application Form (Form F).

Step 5

Assessment

We carry out the assessment process.

Step 6

Panel

The fostering panel make a decision on whether to approve you as a foster carer.

Step 7

Post Approval

You undertake the Training Standards Development.

Step 8

Matching

We match you to a child in need of a home.

Get in touch if you would like to find out more

Simply complete the form below and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as they can.

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Do you have a spare room?(Required)
You must have a spare room to become a foster carer
Are you over 21 years old?(Required)
You must be 21 years old to become a foster carer
Care experience
Consent(Required)

Already a Foster Carer?

As an already approved Foster Carer, you might be considering transferring from your current agency.

We will guide you through this process every step of the way.

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