Fostering Blog | Foster For Solihull

Stay updated with the latest news and stories from our fostering community.

My own children live at home – can I foster?

Having your own children is brilliant for being a foster carer! It’s definitely not a barrier to you providing a loving, stable home.

I’d like to foster but can I choose the age of the children?

Some of our foster carers look after children of any age, but the vast majority will have a preference for an age range.

I don’t live in a big house - can I foster?

We welcome applications from people who are homeowners or renting, whatever the size of your house.

I have pets - can I foster?

You can have pets and still be a foster carer; in fact, they can be an asset to a foster family.

Am I too old to foster?

You have to be 21 to foster, however there is no upper age limit for foster carers.

I’m religious - can I foster?

Many foster carers have a faith background.

I work – can I foster?

Your fostering questions answered.

I’m LGBTQIA+ - can I foster?

Your fostering questions answered.

I’m single - can I foster?

Your fostering questions answered.

Roz's fostering story

Meet Roz, a Foster for Solihull carer.

Angela's fostering story

Meet Angela, a Foster for Solihull carer.

Lisa's fostering story

Meet Lisa, a Foster for Solihull carer.