Fostering is one of the most varied, challenging and yet rewarding jobs you can do.
The numbers of fostering households and foster carers in England are at their highest ever levels, despite this, the increase in the overall number of households and carers has been slow at a time when the number of children in care is at its highest level in England.
The Department for Education (DfE) statistics at the end of March 2025, show there were 81,700 children in care in England, 67% of which were looked after in foster care. It is estimated an additional 10,000 foster homes are required to meet the needs of these children.
It is estimated that a further 8,000 foster families are needed to provide care for vulnerable children and young people.
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How might we cope as a foster family when we have a family of our own?
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Regulations for fostering
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Do I have to be a parent to be a foster carer?
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Does a criminal record prevent me from fostering?
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Top Questions You Will Want to Ask Potential Foster Parents
At People Who Foster we thoroughly assess everyone wanting to become a foster carer. Our foster care…
What are the perks of being a foster carer
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