There’s no perfect recipe for a foster carer. Our foster carers all come from a wide range of backgrounds with different life experiences, to meet the diverse needs of the children we care for. What they all share is a commitment and passion for making a difference to children’s lives; supporting them through challenges and change and helping them to achieve their potential.

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  • Be over 21 years old
  • Have a spare bedroom
  • The desire and ability to provide a child with a safe and loving home
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  • Be under a certain age
  • Be in a relationship
  • Have specific qualifications
  • Have birth children
  • Be a certain race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation

Still not sure you fit the bill? Visit our myth busting and FAQ pages to get more information on some of the most common concerns and questions potential foster carers have.

Want to find out more?

Local authorities across the South East all have slightly different requirements for their foster carers.
Contact us to find out more about fostering in your local area.