Fostering Resources

Everything you need to know to help you on your foster caring journey




Can I Withdraw My Fostering Application If I Change My Mind?

Can I Withdraw My Fostering Application If I Change My Mind?

Can I Foster If I Have A Criminal Record?

Can I Foster If I Have A Criminal Record?

Do I Need To Be A British Citizen To Foster?

Do I Need To Be A British Citizen To Foster?

Can I Foster If I Have A History Of Mental Health Issues?

Can I Foster If I Have A History Of Mental Health Issues?

Can Foster Carers Choose Gender Or Age?

Can Foster Carers Choose Gender Or Age?

Can I Choose To Only Foster School-aged Children?

Can I Choose To Only Foster School-aged Children?

Can Foster Children Share A Bedroom?

Can Foster Children Share A Bedroom?

What Qualifications Do You Need To Become A Foster Carer?

What Qualifications Do You Need To Become A Foster Carer?

How Many Children Can You Foster At Once?

How Many Children Can You Foster At Once?

Can You Kiss Or Hug A Foster Child?

Can You Kiss Or Hug A Foster Child?

How Does Fostering Affect Your Family Life?

How Does Fostering Affect Your Family Life?

What Is Therapeutic Fostering?

What Is Therapeutic Fostering?

What Is Emergency Fostering?

What Is Emergency Fostering?

What Happens When A Child Leaves Foster Care?

What Happens When A Child Leaves Foster Care?

What Are The Biggest Challenges In Fostering?

What Are The Biggest Challenges In Fostering?

What To Buy Before Your First Placement.

What To Buy Before Your First Placement.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Fostering?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Fostering?

Why Are So Many Foster Carers Leaving?

Why Are So Many Foster Carers Leaving?