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Being self-employed as a foster carer
Being self-employed as a foster carer
Becoming a foster carerfoster care

Foster carers are part of a professional team around the child they have in placement. This means foster carers will be required to attend meetings for their foster child and be...

Published on 21 July 2022
Can I adopt my foster child?
Can I adopt my foster child?
Becoming a foster carerfoster careFoster to adopt

Fostering and adoption are very different, although people often confuse the two. What is foster care? Foster carers provide children with a safe place to stay when they...

Published on 14 July 2022
How to choose the right fostering agency for you
How to choose the right fostering agency for you
Becoming a foster carerfoster care

If you’ve decided to become a foster carer and make a difference to a child in need of safety and security, then you probably already know that there are a wide range of...

Published on 12 July 2022
What is the process for becoming a foster carer?
What is the process for becoming a foster carer?
Becoming a foster carerfoster care

If you’ve decided you want to provide a home to vulnerable children as a foster carer, you are probably wondering what the process will be, and what you should do...

Published on 7 July 2022
What is foster care?
What is foster care?
foster care

Foster care simply means caring for a child in your own home if they are unable to live with their own family. Foster care can be temporary or long-term. Foster parents do not...

Published on 28 June 2022
What do I need to become a foster carer?
What do I need to become a foster carer?
Becoming a foster carerfoster care

Being a foster carer simply means caring for a child as part of your family. You do not need any qualifications to become a foster parent, and you will receive all necessary...

Published on 27 June 2022
How to prepare for a foster child in your family
How to prepare for a foster child in your family
foster care

When welcoming a new foster child to your family, one of the biggest aspects to consider is how your children will cope with sharing their home and their parents. Some children...

Published on 27 June 2022
How much do foster carers get paid?
How much do foster carers get paid?
foster careFoster care payments

Fostering can be a very demanding job requiring you to be constantly available to nurture and provide support to children. Foster children may be experiencing upheaval,...

Published on 23 June 2022
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Book a call with a member of our team

We're ready to help you begin your fostering journey. Book an informal intro call with one of our social workers today. We'll tell you more about Diagrama, help you understand if fostering is right for you and answer any questions you may have about the process.

On this informal and confidential introductory call with our social workers you will get to:

  • Discuss your current circumstances to find out if fostering is right for you.
  • Learn about how Diagrama support foster carers with a generous benefits and support package.
  • Ask us any questions you have about fostering.