We're looking for people who can give children a safe and loving home until they're ready to live independently. Many children may have experienced trauma or moved homes many times. Through our training, we will support you to give them a warm, nurturing environment.
Planned breaks carers play a vital role in supporting our full-time foster carers and young people. You will get to know different young people, so if you are good at building relationships, this could be for you!
Who we're looking for
Foster carers come from all walks of life. To foster, you will need to be at least 25 and have a spare room. You’ll have to be good with children and have time to give.
Fostering has changed my life for the better and I am so thankful that I took the leap of faith into the unknown.
Tanya, a foster carer with Action for Children
Support and training
24-hour support, with a supervising social worker and a foster carer helpline.
Extensive training programme all year around.
Access to our in-house psychologist for consultation.
Regular support groups and a buddy system for new foster carers.
Competitive fees and allowances, and a range of benefits and discounts.