Kinds of foster carers

These are the kinds of foster carers we are looking for:

Short term/temporary foster carers

Needed to look after children for short periods of time which can range from a few days, months and sometimes up to two years.

Long term/permanent foster carers

Needed to offer children and young people a family throughout their childhood and even support into adulthood.

Short break/respite carers

Needed to offer children a series of short breaks.

Emergency carers

Needed to offer children immediate placement outside of normal office hours. The children usually stay in these placements for a matter of days only until a more suitable placement is found.

Family and friends as foster carers

Are placements for looked-after children who are known to the applicants.