Frequently asked questions

What is fostering?

Is fostering the same as adoption?

Why are children fostered?

What do foster carers do?

What is a fostering service?

Are there different types of fostering?

Who can become a foster carer?

Is it a full-time job?

Do I get paid?

Will I receive training?

What support is available?

If you do decide to become a foster carer you will not be expected to 'go it alone'. There are various sources of support available to you. The most important will be your supervising social worker, a person allocated to support you from your fostering service, who should meet regularly with you to discuss any concerns you have, offer you supervision, and arrange any training you feel you need.

What about my own children?

So, what do I do now?