What are the different ways of fostering?
There are many different ways of fostering so you should be able
to find one to suit your lifestyle whether you want to care for
children or young people.
New foster carers may prefer to provide short term, emergency or
respite care at first, and can move on to offer a long-term or
permanent place for a child later.
While a child or young person is living in your home you will
get an allowance to cover their care, which is non-taxable and does
not affect other benefits. You can also get help with other costs
like travel, equipment, holidays and celebrations.
We will help you choose which type of fostering is best for you
and your family.
Ways you can foster – a brief
guide.
Emergency – caring for a child at very short
notice because of a family crisis.
Short-term – looking after children for a few
weeks or months until difficulties at home are resolved or
alternative plans can be made for their future.
Long-term - caring for a young person as they
grow up until they are ready to live independently.
Permanent - supporting a young person who
wants to continue living with their foster family through
college/university and beyond.
Short breaks - offering children regular short
breaks such as one weekend a month.
Skills Level 2 (Fee-Paid) – having the skills
and experience to care full-time for children and young people with
complex needs, while working closely with the Fostering Service.
All fee-paid carers must have, or be committed to working towards
NVQ3.
Link – supporting children and young people
with a learning, physical or sensory disability, and their families
by providing regular short breaks.
(please
see the Link sections for more information)
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