Long-term fostering is for children who aren’t able to return to their birth families and are unlikely to be adopted. In these cases, foster carers provide a stable, loving home where a child can grow up feeling safe, supported, and part of the family—often until they reach adulthood.

Parent and child fostering involves caring for a young parent—often a teenager—and their baby in your home.As a foster carer, you provide a safe, supportive environment where the parent can learn how to care for their child and build the skills and confidence they need.

Parent and child fostering involves caring for a young parent—often a teenager—and their baby in your home. As a foster carer, you provide a safe, supportive environment where the parent can learn how to care for their child and build the skills and confidence they need.

Some children need extra support due to physical disabilities, learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural challenges, or mental health conditions.