Can anybody foster?

Yes! We want foster carers from all backgrounds.

You can be:

aged from 24 to 63
single, married, in a civil partnership, divorced or living with your partner
from any cultural, ethnic, religious or social background
heterosexual, lesbian or gay
living in or within a ninety minute commuting distance from Newham
renting or a home owner with enough space to accommodate a child
in good health
a parent or not, although it is useful if you have some experience of what it means to care for a child.
if you are working full time, you will not need to give up your job but if you are fostering a child aged 0-5 years, one carer would be expected to stay at home with the child.

We are looking for individuals or couples who will care for a foster child as they would care for a child of their own.