There are many misconceptions about who can or cannot become a foster carer. Here, we’ve put together some of the most common ones that people ask us about.
Read MoreBefore matching a placement, you can let your social worker know your preferences based on what level of care you can provide, any existing children you might have, or other factors.
Read MoreChoosing to welcome a foster child into your home is a decision that needs to involve your whole family.
Read MoreHaving disabled children will not stop you from fostering - your children and current lifestyle are important factors considered as part of the assessment process, and we make sure that we take the needs of your current children
Read MoreUnder a certain age, siblings of the same sex, who are in foster care, can share a bedroom if your social worker agrees this as part of your care arrangement.
Read MoreFoster children and birth children can under no circumstances share a bedroom. It is really important that each child has their own space.
Read MoreIt is OK for birth children to share a bedroom only if they are happy to and the arrangement is sustainable for the whole family.
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