Find out all about fostering!

Learn about the different types of fostering, who can foster, how you become a foster carer and what makes a good foster carer.  All your questions answered!

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What is fostering?

Foster carers provide love, care, support and stability for children and young people who aren’t able to live with their birth parents.

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Who can foster?

There is no such thing as a typical foster carer. If you have the room in your life and home to provide a stable and loving home for a child, fostering could be a part of your future!

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Become a foster carer

Learn all about the fostering assessment process, the different stages involved and how we'll support you through it.

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Types of fostering

We offer a range of types of fostering to suit your lifestyle, along with ongoing training and a great support package.

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Part-Time Fostering

Short stays or respite foster care provides temporary care for children.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's a few answers to the questions we get asked the most. Please don't rule yourself out! There's no such thing as a daft question.

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Fostering Friendly

We are delighted to be a Fostering Friendly employer and encourage Liverpool organisations and anyone thinking about fostering to find out more.