So, you have made a big decision and you want to become a foster carer, what’s next? Where do you go from here? This choice is a life changing one in many ways, but in order to become a trained and qualified carer you must first go through the motions. There will be people to meet and things to learn along the way, and this guide explains how you can take this leap forward and become the foster carer you always dreamed of being.
The Different Types of Fostering
If you’re hoping to foster a child but don’t know where to start, looking at the different types of fostering is the best place to start.
Fostering a child is one of the most incredible and rewarding things that you could ever do. However, there are tens of thousands of children who are fostered in the UK and a network of over 75,000 foster careers. Therefore, you must find the right type of arrangement for the child’s individual needs – as well as your own.