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So, who can become a Foster Carer?

If you are thinking about Fostering and feel that you could give a child or young person a caring, safe, secure and stable home environment and you meet the criteria listed below, please contact us.

We are looking for people who :-

• Live within the specified areas (click here to view map).
• Are over 25 years of age, there is no upper age limit, but you must be able to keep up with the children!
• You can be married, single or living together, but if you are a couple you have to have been living together for over 2 years, and have a stable relationship.
• Preferably be able to drive and have access to a car as you may be expected to take a child to and from school and for appointments.
• One person is available on a full time, 24/7 basis to care for a child.
• You enjoy looking after children and young people, and are able to meet their needs and adapt to different situations.
• You are able to provide a child/young person with a nurturing and positive family environment where he/she is valued, and is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• Understand that fostering can be very challenging and are prepared to work hard, but are committed to making a difference to the child’s life.
• Can offer each child his/her own bedroom.
• Have the relevant skills and experience e.g. foster care or adoption, youth or community work, residential work, teaching, voluntary work with young people, child-minding for children in need, working with people with learning disabilities.
• Value and respect other people’s differences.
• Are patient, resourceful, flexible and able to use their initiative.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Have loads of energy and enthusiasm, because it’s a hard job but it can also be very rewarding!

We are looking for a wide range of foster carers, and would particularly welcome enquiries from people with minority ethnic backgrounds.