Frequently asked questions: Fostering and adoption

Fostering and adoption questions

• Question: Am I too young or old?

• Question: I don't have children of my own does that matter?

• Question: I work, can I still foster?

• Question: What skills and qualities do I need?

  Answer:

  We look for people who show warmth, perseverance, patience and are flexible and understanding and can have fun with kids. If you are organised and can work as team player with us and the child and can respect  confidentiality in relation to the child or young person in your care then you may have what we are looking for.

• Question: Do I need any experience?

• Question: Is the assessment process long and personal?

• Question: What if I have criminal offences?

• Question: How will I be supported?

• Question: How long would I foster a child for?

• Question: If I am single can I foster?