Fostering in Scotland
Over 63,000 children live with foster families in the UK and 30,000 more children are expected to come into care every year. By becoming a foster carer with us, you’ll help provide safe and supportive homes to these children.
Why choose FCA Scotland?
Extensive training
There are different types of foster carer training and all our training is mapped to regulations and national minimum standards.
Financial allowance
On average, our foster carers receive approx. £481 per child, per week, as well as benefiting from a range of discounts on shops and family experiences.
24/7 support
We have established one of the UK’s best social worker to foster carer ratios to ensure we are able to dedicate more time to you when you need it most.
Looking to find out more about fostering?
If you’re thinking about fostering, then why not get in touch with our friendly fostering advisor Niki, who will be able to answer any questions you have about becoming a foster carer with FCA Scotland.
Can I foster?
Many people rule themselves out of fostering but actually, all kinds of people make wonderful foster carers. The minimum requirements you need to foster are:
- You need to be at least 21, but there is no upper age limit to foster.
- You must have a spare bedroom, but you do not need to own your home.
- You must have a legal right to live and work in the UK.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Fostering
Download the FCA Scotland’s complete Beginner’s Guide to Fostering a Child. Find out more on how to foster a child and the process involved, along with the fantastic benefits of fostering with FCA Scotland.
What our foster carers have to say…
Denise
“Fostering has its challenges, no twos days are ever the same, and when you think you’ve overcome one challenge and seen it all, something comes along and surprises you. But it’s got to be the most rewarding job I’ve ever done. I worked previously as a nursery nurse for 21 years, but with fostering, the rewards outweigh all the challenges.”
Elaine and Iain
“We love working with FCA Scotland. Their Team Parenting approach is just brilliant to know that you are not alone, there are other people there to help you in this journey that you are on with the children.”
Linda
“It’s lovely to see the difference from when they first came to you, to the confident young people they are growing into.”
Start your fostering journey
Whether you are ready to become a foster carer or just want to speak to an expert to learn more, drop us a message and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as we can.
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