Being self-employed as a foster carer
Becoming a foster carerfoster careFoster 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 2022Can I adopt my foster child?
Becoming a foster carerfoster careFoster to adoptFostering 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 2022How to choose the right fostering agency for you
Becoming a foster carerfoster careIf 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 2022What is the process for becoming a foster carer?
Becoming a foster carerfoster careIf 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 2022What is foster care?
foster careFoster 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 2022What do I need to become a foster carer?
Becoming a foster carerfoster careBeing 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 2022How to prepare for a foster child in your family
foster careWhen 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 2022How much do foster carers get paid?
foster careFoster care paymentsFostering 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