Who can foster?

Being able to foster isn’t about whether you’re single, married, gay, lesbian, heterosexual, divorced or cohabiting. It isn’t about whether or not you already have children, or what your religious beliefs and practices are.

Fostering is about being yourself and being able to respond to a child’s individuality and helping them thrive.

In order for us to ensure that the children and young people are safe and secure however it is very important that our foster carers meet a number of requirements.

Do you meet the requirements to become a foster carer? Read our list of essential criteria to see if you could help a child by becoming a foster carer.