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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Regulations for fostering
Below is a brief summary of UK regulations. National Fostering Regulations Fostering in the UK is ov…
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…
Can I smoke as a foster carer?
Whether you smoke or vape the answer to this is yes. Smoking does not exclude you from being a foste…
Money for foster carers
All foster carers receive an allowance when you have a looked after child placed in your care. As an…
What is your OFSTED Rating? And what does it mean?
OFSTED is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted inspect and …
Why choose People Who Foster?
Read below to hear what our foster carers say in their own words. “The agency have a good matc…
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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.