Having to be a heterosexual married couple to be eligible to foster is a common misconception people hold. As our FAQ section demonstrates  this is not the case and same sex couples are being encouraged to come forward as foster carers . BBC news Leeds have a great story about the positive experiences of a same sex / gay foster carer couple called Fostering in Manchester, Lancashire & Liverpool.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-17118550