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We’re sure you have lots of questions about being a foster carer! We hope our FAQs help to answer some of these questions.

If you have any further queries, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with our friendly team now.

What is fostering?

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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?

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I’m LGBTQIA+ - can I foster?

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I’m single - can I foster?

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“Fostering is about giving love and security to children who come into our home. If you’ve got place in your heart and your home, think about fostering"

Nadia, Foster Carer

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