Become a foster carer
Could you become a foster carer with FCA?
If you would like the opportunity to make a positive and lasting difference to a child or young person’s life by becoming a foster carer, FCA's comprehensive training and support programmes and our extensive support infrastructure can help you to take the step towards your next challenge.
We appreciate that deciding to become a foster carer could be one of the most important and rewarding decisions in your life - and someone else’s too, so we’ll guide you through your journey and support you every step of the way.
Becoming a foster carer with FCA
Firstly, we'd like you to know that the journey to becoming a foster carer is seldom the same for every person. One thing’s for sure, you’ll learn more at every stage. And with FCA, we begin the process of supporting our foster carers right from your first enquiry.
Guiding you through the journey to becoming a foster carer
FCA will make the process of becoming a foster carer as smooth as possible for you - delivering comprehensive advice and support throughout the process.
If this is your initial stage of enquiry into fostering, we appreciate that talk of LA’s and IFA’s can be a little confusing. But don’t worry; we’ve broken down the process into logical and manageable steps along the way.
Firstly, take your time to read through this 'Become a foster carer' section to learn about the requirements of foster carers and the process for applying to become a foster carer, as well as all of the other relevant information you need when considering foster care as a career. And whenever you're ready, you can register your interest by clicking the Enquire Online button in the top corner of your screen.
Don’t forget, you can learn more about fostering by viewing our foster care information pages.
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