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Eligibility Criteria

 

At Team Fostering we take pride in recruiting foster carers from all walks of life.
All of our carers have a range of backgrounds and life experiences, and this is important to us. Children and young people that are referred to us  have different circumstances, and so a diverse type of carers allows us to make a higher number positive matches that are likely to work well. 

We welcome all enquiries and we do not discriminate against anyone because of their age, race, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation. There are basic criteria that foster carers need to meet, however we do take time to consider all circumstances should you not meet these at the moment.

Below is our basic criteria. If you feel that you are eligible for becoming a foster carer, or have some questions and would like to have a discussion with a member of our team, you make an enquiry here or call our Recruitment Administrator, Sam, on 0800 292 2003.

Local office contact details can be found here.

 

  • You have a spare bedroom
  • You are available to care for a child or young person 24/7 (we do consider applications from those who are self-employed or employed part-time)
  • You live within in the North East, Yorkshire or East Midlands
  • You don't already care for any children, including your own, under the age of 10 (this age may differ depending on your local authority)
  • If you live with a partner, you have done so for over 2 years
  • You are over 21 years of age
  • You can drive and have access to a car
  • You own your own property or have permission from your landlord to foster in a rented property

  • Be committed to making a positive difference in a child’s life
  • Be able to provide a child or young person with a nurturing family environment, where they are valued, nurtured, loved and encouraged to achieve their full potential
  • Enjoy looking after children and young people, able to meet their needs and adapt well to different situations
  • While it is not essential to be a parent, it is important to have some relevant experience that may have prepared you for fostering
  • Promote a zero tolerance attitude towards discrimination and enjoy working as part of a team
  • Understand the challenges of foster caring and be prepared for the hard work that is required



The criteria for eligibility are pre-determined by the needs of the local authorities that place children and young people with Team Fostering. Therefore, it may be possible that there are slight differences to criteria depending on your area of residence. This is something that will be discussed in initial conversation if applicable.

 

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