Find the Right Type of Fostering for You

Every child has unique needs — and that’s why fostering isn’t one-size-fits-all. At Synergy Fostering, we offer different types of placements to match your lifestyle, experience, and the support you can provide.

Why Different Types Matter

Children come into foster care for many reasons — some need emergency help, others need long-term stability. Understanding these types helps you decide which kind of carer you want to become.

Common Types of Foster Placements

As a foster carer, you can choose from several placement types depending on your availability, skills, and preferences. Here’s a quick overview of the main options available:

Short-Term Fostering

Short-term fostering provides a safe and caring home for children who need support during a difficult time. This can last from a few days to several months, while plans are made for their future.

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Long-Term Fostering

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.

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Respite Fostering

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.

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Parent and Child Fostering

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.

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Fostering Children with Additional Needs

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

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Caring for Unaccompanied Minors

Some young people arrive in the UK alone, without parents or guardians to care for them. These children often come from conflict-affected areas and may have faced difficult and traumatic journeys.

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Remand Fostering

Remand fostering is for children and young people who are involved in the youth justice system and are waiting for their court case to be resolved. 

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Short-term fostering provides a safe and caring home for children who need support during a difficult time. This can last from a few days to several months, while plans are made for their future.

Not Sure Which Type Suits You?

Every carer has their strengths — and we’re here to help you discover yours. Talk to our team to find the fostering type that fits your lifestyle and skills.