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

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

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

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

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

Many foster carers have a faith background.

Your fostering questions answered.

Your fostering questions answered.

Your fostering questions answered.