Find out if you could be a foster carer
In a few simple questions, you’ll know if you’re suitable to apply to become a foster carer.
Every day in the Northwest, 18 children are brought into our care. But, with the current economic uncertainty growing day by day, a shortage of foster carers across the country means that children are being moved away from communities and siblings separated.
Hundreds of foster carers are urgently needed in each of the UK’s regions and counties, for children and teens who desperately need homes. But, away from what is said in some of the advertising and media, being a foster carer is about much more than just having a spare room.
The foster care community plays an essential role in changing the lives of vulnerable children and our carers nurture and support young people, helping them build incredible futures. But sadly, with the shortage we are facing right now across the UK and with enquiries at a 10-year low, we desperately need more people to come forward.
We understand that you might not be ready to apply straight away. Becoming a foster carer is a life changing decision, you need to be well informed and have time to think.
We can help you with this. Click any of the boxes below to find answers to some of the most asked questions when people like you are thinking about fostering.
You’ll be supported throughout your application to become a foster carer with the National Fostering Group.
You’ll be supported throughout your application to become a foster carer with the National Fostering Group.
Our carers provide many different types of foster care to meet the needs of children across the UK.
Our carers provide many different types of foster care to meet the needs of children across the UK.
This is a quick and easy way to check if you can apply to be a foster carer.
This is a quick and easy way to check if you can apply to be a foster carer.
Once we’ve approved you to provide paid foster care, you will receive foster care pay (known as a fostering allowance) in the region of £22,000 a year
Once we’ve approved you to provide paid foster care, you will receive foster care pay (known as a fostering allowance) in the region of £22,000 a year
At National Fostering Group, we take care of you.
At National Fostering Group, we take care of you.
We have an extensive list of FAQ’s that cover all different aspects of your fostering journey.
We have an extensive list of FAQ’s that cover all different aspects of your fostering journey.
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You may be ready for a chat. If you would like to talk to someone from our friendly fostering team, fill out the form below and someone will be in touch.
