Yes, although certain restrictions apply. Currently, in the North East, Yorkshire and East Midlands your own children would need to be over 10 years of age, and in Teesside we would require any children living at home to be over the age of 18. We also advise the need to consider the impact of fostering on your own children and whether they are of an age/understanding to manage the challenges of fostering. We do include your own children in our assessment and preparation process and also in all the fun activities Team Fostering provides. Our Supervising Social Workers also make sure your own children feel supported as an important part of the fostering household.