Can I foster?

Absolutely! You don't need to have prior child care experience to become a foster carer. What matters most is your willingness to provide a safe, loving, and stable environment for children and young people.

Foster with West London offers comprehensive training and support to help you develop the skills and confidence you need. You'll receive guidance every step of the way, from your initial enquiry to ongoing support once you become a foster carer. Your dedication and compassion are the most important qualities, and we're here to help you succeed in making a positive impact on the lives of children in need.

Not at all! There's no upper age limit for becoming a foster carer. What truly matters is your ability to provide a safe, loving, and stable environment for children and young people. Many foster carers are older adults who bring a wealth of life experience, patience, and wisdom to their role.

Foster with West London values carers from all walks of life and ages. As long as you're healthy and able to meet the needs of the children in your care, you're welcome to apply. We offer comprehensive training and support to ensure you feel confident and prepared for fostering.

Of course! Foster with West London welcomes foster carers from all backgrounds, including those in the LGBTQ+ community. What matters most is your ability to provide a safe, loving, and stable environment for children and young people.

We believe that diversity enriches the fostering experience and helps meet the varied needs of children in care. Your unique perspective and experiences can make a significant difference in a child's life. We're here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you have the training and resources you need to succeed as a foster carer.

Yes, you can! Many foster carers successfully balance their work and fostering responsibilities. As long as your working hours are flexible enough to meet the demands of fostering, which might include:

• taking children to and from school
• going to meetings at short notice
• taking or collecting children from supervised contact

It's all about finding the right balance and having a support system in place. Foster with West London understands that carers may have jobs and other commitments, and we're here to help you manage both.

We offer flexible fostering arrangements and provide support to ensure you can meet the needs of the children in your care while continuing to work. This might include respite care, additional training, and resources to help you juggle your responsibilities.

Yes! Being single doesn't prevent you from becoming a foster carer.

Foster with West London welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, whether you're single, married, or in a partnership. What matters most is your ability to provide a safe, loving, and stable environment for children and young people.

Many single foster carers successfully provide wonderful homes for children in need. You'll receive comprehensive training and support to help you feel confident and prepared for fostering. Your dedication and compassion are the most important qualities, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Yes, you can! Having pets doesn't prevent you from becoming a foster carer. In fact, many children find comfort and joy in living with animals. Your cat or dog can provide additional companionship and support to the children in your care.

Foster with West London understands that pets are part of the family, and we'll work with you to ensure that fostering arrangements are suitable for both the children and your pets. It's important to consider how your pets interact with children and ensure they are comfortable with the new additions to your home.