Can I foster?
To foster with us you need:
- To be aged 21 or over
- A spare bedroom available in your home
- Time and energy to devote to a child or young person
- To enjoy the company of children and young people and care about their welfare
Who can foster?
We welcome enquiries from people of all backgrounds and from all walks of life.
You can apply to foster with us:
Whatever your marital status, sexual orientation or gender
Whatever your religious, cultural or ethnic background
If you have a disability or medical condition
Provided it is stable and does not affect your ability to care for a child or young person.
Whether you already have children of your own or not
Whether or not you work
There are different types of foster care to suit a wide range of employment circumstances.
If you are retired
Provided you have plenty of energy to help children or young people for a reasonable period into the future.
If you have pets
Pets can be a great benefit and we will assess them as part of your application process.
