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Could I foster?

Six quick questions. There are no wrong answers, and nothing you choose is sent anywhere.

Question 1 of 6

Are you 21 or over?

Yes Not yet

Question 2 of 6

Do you have a spare bedroom?

Yes Not at the moment

Question 3 of 6

Do you own or rent your home?

I own it I rent Something else

Question 4 of 6

Are you single or in a relationship?

Single In a relationship

Question 5 of 6

Do you work?

Full time Part time Not at the moment, or retired

Question 6 of 6

Do you have pets?

Yes No

Good handbooks to read next

Foster Carers’ Roles and Responsibilities
My Family Fosters, if you have children at home
Safer Caring

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How to Foster

Free, plain-English guidance for anyone thinking about fostering a child. Read at your own pace, with no sign-up and no obligation.

Provided free of charge by Lorimer Fostering as part of our Community Outreach Programme. At the heart of fostering.

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