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Everything you need to know about fostering

Fostering happens when children are unable to live with their birth parents or family.

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This can be for a whole variety of reasons. Sometimes they may have experienced abuse, neglect or a parent may become ill and unable to care for their child.

You can foster if you...

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  • Are aged over 21

  • Can read, write and speak English well

  • Have a spare bedroom for a foster child to stay in 

  • Live within 20 miles of the Solihull boundary, to help you attend meetings and get involved in our community

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Do you think that could be you?

We’d be delighted to hear from you.

What do foster carers do?

As a foster carer, you’ll give vulnerable children from Solihull a safe environment to grow and learn, helping to improve their confidence and happiness one day at a time.

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Depending on the child’s individual circumstances, you may provide care for a couple of days, a few years or until adulthood. There are many types of fostering, including full-time, part-time and specialist care. 

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To carry out the role of a foster carer, you’ll be supported by a highly professional team of social workers and offered on-going training.

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You will work as part of a team of professionals to help create a better future for Solihull's children and young people. 

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