What can stop you becoming a foster carer?
What can stop you becoming a foster carer? Fostering is something that pretty much anyone can do, whatever their circumstances. However, there are 7 things that could disqualify you from being a foster carer including violence, risk to children, openness and honesty, spare time, spare bedroom, dangerous pets, health and residency status.
Can you drink around foster kids?
Sometimes people have this idea that a person must be perfect or “straight laced” in order to foster children. However, there are plenty of amazing foster parents who might break that mold. As alcohol is legal for people over 21, there is no rule against foster parents drinking alcohol.
Can I foster if my boyfriend lives with me?
Is Marriage Required? No. Domestic partners and single parents are able to foster children.
Can I foster if I have a baby?
Of course! Having your own children is a great way to gain the experience you need to become a Foster Parent. If you do have your own children living at home, we’ll carefully consider their needs when matching you with looked after children and young people.
