Time to Foster?
Time is always in short supply and high demand. Finding a balance between what we want to do and what we have to do is a constant challenge so it’s understandable that people approach fostering with some trepidation.
Let’s be honest, children take up a LOT of time.
Some people decide that they’ll dip their toes in the water by offering Short Term or Respite Care which all have short durations whilst more permanent plans for the children are put into place.
But ….
Children sometimes do need a Short Term placement. Decisions about their future will be under consideration so their length of stay can be unpredictable and are likely to be needed at short notice.
However many of our children require Long Term or Permanent Care. Perhaps they have been unable to find adoptive parents or perhaps they are still in contact with their birth family and need somewhere safe to call home until they are old enough to live independently. Whatever the situation, we find good matches amongst our foster carers who are willing to step up to the challenge.
If you do take that step, we can help you feel confident and qualified to be amazing foster families.
