We recruit foster carers who come from all walks of life and backgrounds and we don’t have an image of the ‘perfect foster carer’.
- You don’t have to have your own children
- You don’t have to have educational qualifications
- You don’t have to own your own home
- You don’t have to be in a relationship
- You can have a disability, although you still need to be physically able to care for children.
- We welcome applications from lesbian gay bisexual and transgendered families and individuals
- We reflect the diversity of our children and communities and want foster carers from all cultures and faiths
- There is no upper age limit, although you do have to be physically fit enough to care for children.
- You can smoke but this does affect the age of children that can become part of your family
- You do not have to be an IT expert but you do need to have a computer
- The process is clear and takes approximately 3 to 6 months
- You will need a room available for fostering
- You will need plenty of patience and the willingness to learn new skills
