Children and young people of all ages and abilities may need to be offered short or long term homes by foster carers.

We are looking for people:

• in work, unemployed or retired;
• married, single or living with a partner;
• from all ethnic origins;
• who may or may not have children of their own;
• who can offer a safe, stable and loving home environment.

If you have:

• a spare bedroom;
• energy and a sense of humour;
• an ability to understand the many different needs of children;
• an interest in promoting a child's health and education;
• respect and acceptance of a child's identity, religion, culture, race, language and any special needs;
• a willingness to develop your own skills through training, then
  

We can offer:

• financial support
• training
• information
• access to professional help 24/7
• loan of equipment
• peer support through foster carer support groups called Foster Carer Associations