Knowledge Centre

Find out all there is to know about becoming a foster carer and how we can help you start your journey today.

About Fostering

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About Fostering

Foster care is when a child or young person goes to live with adults other than their parents because they can’t stay at home with their family anymore. Find out more about fostering and becoming a foster carer.

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What happens when a child is taken into care?

There are a wide number of reasons that could lead to a child being taken into foster care, including parent illness,

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Benefits of being a foster parent

Fostering is one of the most fulfilling jobs you can have because, as a foster parent, you have the opportunity to shape

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What is a care leaver?

A care leaver is a young person between the ages 16-25 who lived in care for a minimum of 13 weeks since their 14th

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How to become a foster parent

Interested in becoming a foster carer? Perhaps you’re looking for further information to begin your application,

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How to foster a child

Interested in fostering a child and wondering how to start the process? Fostering can be a full-time career – not

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What are the foster care requirements

Considering becoming a foster carer, but unsure how to apply? Brush up on the foster care requirements to determine your

9 more 'About Fostering' articles available

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Can I choose who I foster?

What to expect when you foster a child

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Fostering with pets FAQ

Whilst it is commonly thought that having a pet will hinder your chance of fostering, this is not the case. In our

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How long does it take to become a foster parent?

Becoming a foster parent does not take as long as you may initially think – on average, the process takes 3

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What is the role of an independent fostering agency? 

What is an independent fostering agency?

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Fostering a disabled child

Fostering a disabled child requires specialised care to children who have learning difficulties, physical disabilities,

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Tips for coping when foster placements end

As a foster parent, you are always prepared for the prospect that the placement may end. This being said, it

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Do foster carers pay tax?

Generally, income from fostering is tax-free if you are caring for one child. While foster carers may pay little to no

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What to expect in a fostering assessment

When researching the foster care process, the thought of having to complete a fostering assessment can be daunting.

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Common Fostering Challenges and Solutions

Fostering is an incredibly rewarding journey, but it has its obstacles. At FosterCare UK, we understand the challenges

Who can Foster?

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Who can Foster

Foster carers come from all walks of life and becoming a foster carer is open to anyone regardless of your race, religion and sexuality. Find out who can foster and if it’s for you.

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Muslim Fostering

At Foster Care UK, we strongly believe that every child deserves to be placed in a loving and supportive home that

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Fostering as a single parent

Interested in single parent foster care, but not sure if you can foster as on your own? A common misconception is that

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Can you foster a child with a criminal record?

When applying to become a foster carer, it’s important to understand the fostering requirements, and the

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Can you work and foster?

Is fostering a job? Can you foster and work? These are two of the most common questions people ask regarding starting a

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Top 10 fostering myths

Foster care myths

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Can I foster if…?

Are you considering becoming a foster carer? Here at FosterCare UK, we know that coming to this decision requires

6 more 'Who can Foster?' articles available

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Can I foster and rent?

One of the most common myths about becoming a foster carer is that you must own your home to be eligible. This

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LGBT Fostering: can I foster if I’m gay

If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer, it’s important to know that at FosterCare UK we actively

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Top transferable skills to become a foster carer

Ever wondered about becoming a foster parent but simply don’t know where to start? Chances are, you may have

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Can you foster with a mental health condition?

Just the same as physical health, when you apply to become a foster carer, your mental and long-term health will be

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Christian Fostering 

At FosterCare UK, we strongly believe that every child deserves to be placed in a loving and supportive home that

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Sikh Fostering

At FosterCare UK, we strongly believe that every child deserves to be placed in a loving and supportive home that

Types of Fostering

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Types of Fostering

Types of foster care can be categorised by the type of placement offered to support children and young people. Find out more about the types of foster care placements and how they could become part of your everyday life.

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Disability foster care

Thinking of becoming a foster carer, but you have a disability? Or perhaps you’re wondering about fostering a

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Fostering Babies

Interested in fostering babies? Our comprehensive guide to fostering babies answers all of your questions, from

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Fostering siblings

Often, when a child is placed into care, it’s not uncommon that this child or young person also has a sibling in

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Mother and baby foster placements

Mother and baby foster placements, also known as parent and child fostering, is a common type of foster care. As a

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What is the difference between residential care and foster care?

When a child is placed in foster care, they can be placed in residential care or with a foster family depending on the

Advice and Guidance

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Advice and Guidance

You may be an existing foster carer or you may want to learn more about fostering before you make the decision to change a child’s life. Find out more about how you can support a child in placement or how you could help in the future.

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Cultural Diversity in Foster Care

Children of all different backgrounds can be brought into the care system. Data up to and including 31st March 2019

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How to encourage foster children to read

When you become a foster carer, you become responsible for that child’s growth and upbringing. It has long been

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Reasons for a child to be taken into care

As of March 2023, the number of children in care by local authorities stands at 83,840 across England – which has

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Tips for coping with attachment disorders in Foster Children

An attachment disorder is not easy to deal with – for both foster parent and child. Attachment disorders are

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Fostering vs Adoption

What’s the difference between fostering and adoption?

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What happens when foster parents get divorced?

Fostering as a couple has many benefits – it’s often beneficial to have a support system around you, and

7 more 'Advice and Guidance' articles available

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What is reunification in foster care?

For most children in care, reunification is the end goal – however, this isn’t always an easy process to

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How to deal with foster child bullying

Bullying is a serious matter for any child and is a significant issue in fostering. Often the trauma a child has

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A guide to the foster care handbook

When you become a foster parent with Foster Care UK, you’ll receive a broad range of training to provide you with

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Guide to fostering young children

A study into the ages of children in foster care showed that 36% of children in care are under the age of 10 and 13% of

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Types of self-harm

As a foster carer, you may face many challenges on your fostering journey that are difficult to navigate. Self-harming

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A guide to fostering teenagers

According to recent statistics, over a third of children in care are between 10 to 15 years old, with a staggering

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What are the signs of depression in foster children?

Children in foster care may have experienced hardship and trauma in their past, before they enter the foster care

Ways to
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