The Beginner’s Guide to Fostering a Child

This guide covers everything you need to know about fostering, from why children need foster care and the types of fostering, to what makes a great foster carer, the many benefits, and how to get started on your fostering journey.

A Foster Carer’s Guide to Complex Trauma in Children

Download our helpful guide to understanding complex trauma in foster children. It’s packed with everything you need to know about caring for a child or young person who’s experienced trauma—so you can feel more confident and supported every step of the way.

Autism Support Pack for Foster Carers

Download our autism support pack—your go-to guide for caring for a child with ASD. Learn how autism presents differently in boys and girls, understand Asperger’s and the autism spectrum, and get practical tips on adapting your home and preparing your family.

Fostering Finance Guide

Thinking of fostering but wondering how it will affect your finances?
Download our essential guide to allowances, tax and benefits, and discover the fantastic rewards you’ll receive when changing a child’s life.

A Complete Guide on How to Transfer Fostering Agency

Already fostering? Our guide to transferring fostering agency provides an in-depth overview of the transferring process and the benefits of fostering with FCA Scotland.

A Guide to the Fostering Assessment

Download our free Guide to the Fostering Assessment to learn everything you need to know about becoming a foster carer — from making your first enquiry to getting approved, being matched with a child, and the support you’ll receive along the way.