Unfortunately, there may be an issue preventing you from becoming a foster carer.
It looks like you have the potential to make a great foster carer! Spare room It does not matter if you own a house or not. A spare room in a stable home is the most important thing.
Spare room Unfortunately, you need a spare room to be a foster carer.
Age Perfect! You are over 21.
Age You need to be over 21 to foster.
Marital status You can be married, single, or living with your partner to foster. If you live with someone, you will go through the approval process together.
Work life You can be a carer and work, but be aware you need to be flexible and possibly cut your working hours as foster carers need to be available to support the child or young person with school and other outings, and also need to attend training.
Children Birth children make a brilliant addition to a fostering family. We are here for you and your children with support groups, events, and activities.
Children You do not need to have children in order to foster.
Previous experience working with children You have got some experience – that is ideal!
Previous experience working with children Although it helps to have some experience caring for children, Swiis offer a wealth of training and support to make sure you will make an outstanding foster carer.
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