Who Can Foster?
Who Can Foster?
What is Fostering?
Almost anyone can apply to be a foster carer. The Fostering Foundation encourages and supports people from all walks of life to become foster carers.
You will need to:
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be over 21 years of age
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have a clean criminal record (minor & spent offences may not affect your application)
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have a spare bedroom
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have time, enthusiasm and commitment to care for looked after children in your home
It doesn't matter whether you are...
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renting or a home owner
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single, married, divorced, widowed, living with a partner
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in a same-sex relationship
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already have children
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in a full or a part-time job