Having a disability does not automatically prevent you from being a foster carer.
Your medical information forms part of your assessment and at People Who Foster we treat all prospective applicants fairly and without prejudice and we will not turn down an application solely based on disabilities, past or current illness, medication or treatment.
We believe it is important for us to look at how you manage your health condition or disability and how it may affect your ability to meet the needs of a child and also whether the challenging nature of fostering may have a detrimental impact on your health, which is fully explored in the assessment process.
Other posts…
How might we cope as a foster family when we have a family of our own?
Fostering involves the whole family therefore when deciding to become a foster parent, it’s importan…
What support do foster carers receive?
As an approved foster carer with People Who Foster there are various sources of ongoing support avai…
Do I need specific qualifications to become a foster parent?
You do not need to have any formal qualifications or previous experiences with childcare to become a…
Does a criminal record prevent me from fostering?
Whilst having a criminal record does not necessarily stop you from becoming a foster carer, by law t…
Top fostering agencies – what do they look like?
OFTSED have highlighted that the best Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) know what the commissione…
Can I foster if I have a pet?
Pet ownership does not automatically exclude anyone from becoming a foster carer in fact the presenc…
Reach out…
Become A Foster Carer
Come and join us – we are a family run company who pride ourselves in placing the needs of children at the heart of what we do. If you are enthusiastic, caring and have time to spare, then get in touch with us today.