Long-term fostering

What a child needs from long-term fostering

Most children in need will go into an emergency or short-term foster care while it’s decided what should happen next.

If a judge states that they cannot return home, a long-term solution is required to provide care for them throughout their childhood and offer support into adulthood.

When appropriate and possible, younger children are placed for adoption. Older children are suited to long-term fostering in a stable, permanent home as part of their family. They will remain with this family for several years or up until they’re ready to take care of themselves. This upbringing aims to help them thrive and give them a bright future.

Children placed long term are very much a part of the foster carer’s family. It’s common for these close relationships – and the loving support they bring – to extend beyond the age of 18.

What you get from long-term fostering

This type of foster care is hugely rewarding for the child and the foster family. Long-term foster care is where you can have a huge, lasting impact on the development and outcome of a child’s life.

You will be their care-giver and role model for their future success in life and relationships. We match our long-term carers to children very carefully to give you every chance to succeed in building a strong, effective relationship. More often than not, the child will become a loved member of your family forever.

Our long-term foster carers don’t do this alone: National Fostering Group provides excellent support and training. You have a dedicated Supervising Social Worker who is backed by an experienced local team, access to 24/7 advice and excellent training delivered in your area.

If you think this type of fostering would suit you, please enquire now.