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Fostering FAQs Answered by our Foster Carer, Maggie
Fostering FAQs Answered by our Foster Carer, Maggie
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Foster Carer’s Awards 2022
Foster Carer’s Awards 2022
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Dawn & Gary’s Fostering Story
Dawn & Gary’s Fostering Story
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John & Denise’s Fostering Story
John & Denise’s Fostering Story
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 Guides & Support

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Foster Carer Training & Support
Foster Carer Training & Support

We offer lots of support to get foster carers started. Our training is first-class. And once…

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Thinking about fostering?
Thinking about fostering?

Foster carers come from all walks of life and many different communities. You may be…

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Fostering First Steps
Fostering First Steps

The journey to becoming one of our foster carers sets the foundations based on…

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Questions About Fostering

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How much are foster carers paid and are there other benefits?
How much are foster carers paid and are there other benefits?

We believe that it is fundamental that our families have the resources…

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Can I foster if I have dogs or other animals?
Can I foster if I have dogs or other animals?

Many of our foster carers have dogs and other pets.  Children and young people often…

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Will I be taxed on fostering payments?
Will I be taxed on fostering payments?

The foster care allowance is made up of two elements: an allowance for the care of the…

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Do I have to transport children to school?
Do I have to transport children to school?

Yes. Local councils expect foster parents to transport children to school…

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Can I work and be a foster carer?
Can I work and be a foster carer?

Yes. We understand you may want to work as well as foster so we don’t ask…

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Can foster children share bedrooms?
Can foster children share bedrooms?

We tend to place children in their own rooms as a rule…

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Can I foster if I have criminal convictions in my past?
Can I foster if I have criminal convictions in my past?

It’s not uncommon for foster carers to have some convictions…

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What checks are undertaken during the fostering assessment?
What checks are undertaken during the fostering assessment?

There are several important checks that we…

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What does the Fostering Assessment (Form F) or ‘home study’ involve?
What does the Fostering Assessment (Form F) or ‘home study’ involve?

Before you can become a foster carer…

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How long will it take to become a foster carer?
How long will it take to become a foster carer?

It could take up to six months to be approved as a foster carer…

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Why should I choose Community Foster Care?
Why should I choose Community Foster Care?

  • Because we’re friendly

  • Because we’re…

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Who Can Foster?
Who Can Foster?

Children belong in families. We welcome people from all backgrounds as foster carers…

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Training & Support

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Foster Carer Buddy System
Foster Carer Buddy System

Find out more about our buddy system, whether you’re a new or prospective foster…

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Foster carer training opportunities
Foster carer training opportunities

Ongoing learning and development for our foster carers is just one of the ways our community…

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