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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Am I too old to foster?
You have to be 21 to foster, however there is no upper age limit for foster carers.
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I’m religious - can I foster?
Many foster carers have a faith background.
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I work – can I foster?
Your fostering questions answered.
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I’m LGBTQIA+ - can I foster?
Your fostering questions answered.
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I’m single - can I foster?
Your fostering questions answered.
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Roz's fostering story
Meet Roz, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Angela's fostering story
Meet Angela, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Lisa's fostering story
Meet Lisa, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Lynn's fostering story
Meet Lynn, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Michelle's fostering story
Meet Michelle, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Nadia's fostering story
Meet Nadia, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Phil's fostering story
Meet Phil, a Foster for Solihull carer.
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Sue's fostering story
Meet Sue, a Foster for Solihull carer.