Frequently asked questions

What is fostering?

Fostering means looking after a child or young person in your home and caring for them while their own parents are unable to do so. As a foster carer, you will provide a stable family environment, nurturing the child to help them develop and succeed.

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?

What about my own children?

So, what do I do now?