12 essential things you need to become a foster carer
If you’re thinking about becoming a foster carer, one of the first things you’ll want to know is whether you qualify.
Making a difference: advice from a former foster child
What are the best things a foster carer can do to make a young person feel welcome in their home? What mistakes can they easily avoid?
Foster care assessment: how the process works
If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer, you probably want to know more about the application and assessment process.
Does my partner have to be involved in foster care if I am?
It’s one of the most common questions we get asked: does my partner have to be involved in fostering if I become a foster carer? The short answer is, well, yes. But don’t give up just yet!
What happens if I want to end a foster placement?
People come to foster care not just because they have room in their home for an extra young person or two, but because they have room in their hearts, too. So it can be hard to imagine, as you [...]
What is it like appearing before a fostering panel?
Attending your first fostering panel is a big and important moment in your career as a foster carer. It’s the last hurdle before you’re approved to welcome foster children into your home.
