More Foster Carers Needed in Cumbria
Every home in Cumbria is being asked to think about whether they could become a foster carer for a child in need. There are currently more than 600 children in the area who need foster care, yet there are only 200 foster places in the county.
During Foster Care Fortnight […]
Free bikes for fostering families in Derbyshire
Foster parents and their family and children are entitled to free bike hire for one day from the centre at Middleton Top, near Matlock. This is for those registered with Derbyshire County Council.
Kevin Gillott, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “Our foster carers do a wonderful […]
Fostering Network: Age of Young People in Care to Increase From 18 to 21
A recent announcement by the government will mean that children will be able to remain with their foster families until the age 21 instead of 18, as it currently stands.
This is being achieved with a £40m funding pledge by the government […]
Become a foster carer, fostering is a unique career that is unlike any career. Fostering is hard but it is also rewarding, find out more here.
Can Foster Carers claim Income Support? Sometimes you need more than the allowances to keep up with home payments so if you foster can you get benefits?
My child was fostered, can I foster? This is a common questions for parents who have been through the process and want to give back, fostering can be a positive experience.
Fostering isn't always about taking in a child in care, sometimes you may be looking at fostering a relative, a common situation is fostering grandchildren.
Sue Farrell, was made to give up her son at the age of 16, but since then has fostered over 100 foster children with her husband John.
Looked after child
A baby, child or young person whose care is provided for by the local authority because their family is unable to provide an adequate level of care. The looked after child may stay with a foster carer until the age of 18 if the placement is stable. This may increase to 21 […]
