About fostering
Information on fostering for families
Fostering is the chance to make an important difference to a child’s life. There are several types of fostering and Be My Parent profiles children who need permanent or long-term fostering.
All types of families from all kinds of backgrounds can foster a child or group of children. For more information on fostering, please read on:
Fostering - the basics
Where to begin
Assessment and approval
Legal and financial matters
Becoming a foster parent
If you are still looking for information, why not download our adoption and fostering information pack?
You might also wish to explore our adoption and fostering features, answers to common questions, useful resources and quiz.
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Last updated: 10 March 10
