Become a
Foster Carer
At Lika, we believe being able to transform
a young person’s life for the better is the
most wonderful gift anyone can give.
At Lika, we believe being able to transform a young person’s life for the better is the most wonderful gift anyone can give.
Being a foster carer can be challenging, but it’s also an extremely rewarding career. You have the opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
Foster carers provide a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable children in their time of greatest need.
By offering love and care, you can help break a cycle of abuse or neglect and help a young person rebuild their sense of self-worth — so they can grow and flourish into a happy, healthy adult.
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Become a
Foster Carer
At Lika, we believe being able to transform
a young person’s life for the better is
the most wonderful gift anyone can give.
Being a foster carer can be challenging, but it’s also an extremely rewarding career. You have the opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life.
Foster carers provide a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable children in their time of greatest need.
By offering love and care, you can help break a cycle of abuse or neglect and help a young person rebuild their sense of self-worth — so they can grow and flourish into a happy, healthy adult.
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Am I eligible to
become a foster carer?
Am I eligible to become a foster carer?
If you’re thinking about becoming a foster carer, you probably have a lot of questions, including whether you’d be considered suitable for the job.
Here are two handy resources to help you quickly work out whether you’re likely to qualify!
QUIZ
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The agency you choose deeply affects your fostering experience
If you want to feel empowered as a foster carer, while being fully supported in a completely transparent care environment, Lika Family Fostering is a good choice for you.
The agency you choose deeply affects your fostering experience
If you want to feel empowered as a foster carer, while being fully supported in a completely transparent care environment, Lika Family Fostering is a good choice for you.
If you want to feel empowered as a foster carer, while being fully supported in a completely transparent care environment, Lika Family Fostering is a good choice for you.
We want every foster carer, and every foster child, to have an outstanding experience
At Lika, every decision we make is based on systemic principles — the idea that understanding what influences the way a person acts and thinks, and responding with the right techniques, can help them develop new and positive patterns that can be life-changing.
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At Lika, every decision we make is based on systemic principles — the idea that understanding what influences the way a person acts and thinks, and responding with the right techniques, can help them develop new and positive patterns that can be life-changing.
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What our carers say
“Lika empowers me. I’ve always felt valued and appreciated. Their consistent approach brings a therapeutic understanding to caring for children.”
FEEDBACK SURVEY 2025
Some common foster care
questions answered
| How long does it take to become a foster carer? | What training is offered to new foster carers? | |
| About four months. Get more information here. | Lots and lots! Get more information here. | |
| Can I be a foster carer and continue to work? | How are foster carers and young people matched? | |
| Usually, yes, it’s fine to continue to work. Get more information here. | With thorough, honest and transparent partnership working. Get more information here. | |
Some common foster care questions answered
Can I be a foster carer and continue to work?
Usually, yes, it’s fine to continue to work.
Get more information here
How are foster carers and young people matched?
With thorough, honest and transparent partnership working.
Get more information here
How does the assessment process work?
We’ve got more details here.
How much do I get paid to be a foster carer?
Get more information here.
Do I get to choose the young person I’ll be fostering?
Yes, you always have full oversight of the matching process. Get more info here.
What’s it like being a foster carer in the UK?
Read about real experiences.
What Ofsted says
“The training of foster carers is excellent… Staff source bespoke resources and training for foster carers when a specific need is identified.
OFSTED REPORT 2026
Download › Rated Outstanding – our latest Ofsted report
5 steps to becoming a foster carer
| 1. | Contact | Arrange a time for one of our skilled and dedicated social care team to call you for a chat about all things fostering. |
| 2. | Assessment | An initial home visit before moving into the first stage of the assessment process, including checks and references. |
| 3. | Training | Attend a three-day skills to foster preparatory group and an ‘Introduction to Systemic Therapy’ training day. |
| 4. | Qualification | Successful completion of your assessment process and initial training. |
| 5. | Graduation | Attend our Independent Fostering panel, where a final decision will be made for you to become a fully approved foster carer. |
5 steps to becoming a foster carer
| 1. | Contact | |
| Arrange a time for one of our skilled and dedicated social care team to call you for a chat about all things fostering. |
| 2. | Assessment | |
| An initial home visit before moving into the first stage of the assessment process, including checks and references. |
| 3. | Training | |
| Attend a three-day skills to foster preparatory group and an ‘Introduction to Systemic Therapy’ training day. |
| 4. | Qualification | |
| Successful completion of your assessment process and initial training. |
| 5. | Graduation | |
| Attend our Independent Fostering panel, where a final decision will be made for you to become a fully approved foster carer. |
Next Steps
If you’re keen to become a Lika foster carer, you can read more about our approach or find out about transferring to Lika.
If you have questions or you’re ready to get in touch, choose an option below
Next Steps
If you’re keen to become a Lika foster carer, you can read more about our approach or find out about transferring to Lika. If you have questions or you’re ready to get in touch, choose an option below
