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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About 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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Short Stays Foster Care
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.