Who can Become a Foster Carer?

Becoming a Foster Carer is about caring for a child or young person in your own home, and giving them the opportunities needed for a positive future.

Deciding to become a Foster Carer could be the greatest and most rewarding challenge of your life. 

SWAN Fostering is an equal opportunities Agency - we welcome enquiries from everyone regardless of race, religion, age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

Do you have?

• Time, energy and enthusiasm for children and young people?
• At least one spare bedroom?
• A flexible and adaptable approach?
• A positive outlook, with the ability to keep your patience under pressure?
• Good support networks?
• Respect for individuality?
• Willingness to learn and to attend regular training sessions and support group meetings? 
• Any experience of children and/or young people?

Are You?

• In good general health, with a  healthy lifestyle?
• Available to care for a child or young person before and after school?
• Available o be there during the school holidays or when the child or young person is off school through illness?