Who can foster a disabled child?
We proudly welcome people of all walks of life and background and believe that it's your personal qualities first and foremost that will make you a great foster carer. However, for us to accept an application there are some important things we will need to confirm with you, including:
- That you have the time, patience and a secure and stable living situation for a child to join your family.
- You have a spare bedroom that's big enough for a child to be comfortable.
- You are a full-time resident in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK.
To become a foster carer for children with disabilities you will need to have some relevant experience, but we find that experience can come in many forms.
You may have been a parent already or have relevant transferrable skills, learning or practice from past or current careers or voluntary work, which gives you a base to nurture your skills to provide a loving home environment for a child with disabilities.
We will provide you with bespoke comprehensive training for your fostering role, tailored to the needs of the children in your care. You will benefit from a reliable, experienced team and a friendly community of other fostering families for support and guidance.
Laura & Alex
Disability Foster Carers
We have the expertise to support families caring for children with complex needs
Our team has extensive experience in supporting disability foster carers and their families. When you foster with Fostering Together, you also benefit from our established network of specialists and experts. Together we strive to provide the best possible support to our foster carers in their important role caring for children with the most complex of needs.