FAQ

What Qualifications Do I Need To Become A Foster Carer?

Specific qualifications are not required. However, you will need a spare room in a safe environment, resilliance and a high level of emotional understanding.

What Support Is Available For Foster Carers?

As a foster carer for Children Of Colour, your primary support comes from your supervising social worker. Additionally, you can benefit from monthly support groups, round-the-clock assistance from a team member and regular training.This comprehensive support network ensures that you have access to guidance, advice, and assistance whenever you need it.

How Long Does It Take To Become A Foster Carer?

The process of becoming a foster carer typically takes between three to six months. This time frame allows for thorough background checks, training sessions, and assessments to ensure that potential carers are well prepared for the responsibilities involved. This timeline helps to ensure the safety and well-being of the children who will be placed in your care.

Can I work and foster?

Acknowledging the current climate, we appreciate that foster carers may need to work. Flexibility is welcomed, but ensuring the childs needs remain paramount is crucial. It is possible to navigate both responsibilities with open communication and a strong support system.

What is the difference between fostering and adopting?

Fostering and adoption are very different. Fostering involves caring for a child on a temporary basis and offering them the support they need to move on in life. Adoption, on the other hand, is a permanent arrangement that involves taking on full legal responsibility for a child until they reach adulthood.