Fostering Information
So you've thought about fostering but you'd like a bit more fostering information to help you decide if fostering is right for you?
With each key area of fostering information broken down, this section will help you to make a more informed decision about fostering. Please contact us or call one of our fostering advisors on 0800 023 4561 if you require any further information on fostering or if there are any areas you wish to discuss.
Further fostering information can also be found on our become a foster carer pages.
And don't forget, you can view our online fostering Glossary for an explanation of all relevant fostering specific terminology at any time.
What is fostering?
Fostering is a way of providing family life for someone else’s child in your own home when they are unable to live with their birth family...
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Why do children need foster care?
There are many factors that may lead to a fostering requirement. Children may come into care due to illness, relationship problems, family breakdown, or perhaps a situation where the child’s welfare is threatened...
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Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA's)
It's commonly understood that when a child is taken into care they are the legal responsibility of their Local Authority, which may then place a child with one of their foster carers. So where do IFA’s come into the equation?...
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Fostering fees and allowances
FCA fostering fees/allowances are provided to cover living costs and offer a reward element in recognition of the demands of becoming a foster carer...
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