The Fostering Test
People must be married to be foster carers - single people need not apply.
False: You may be single or divorced and still be eligible to be a foster carer.
Only well off people can afford to become foster carers.
False: You do not have to be rich to become a foster carer. You need to be financially stable. Also, foster carers receive an allowance and a fee for each foster child in your home.
People on Benefits can't be foster carers.
False: Generally your benefits will not be affected. If you claim a disability allowance there may be some medical or health conditions which could affect the type of foster care you could do.
Couples who both work full time cannot become foster carers.
False: Both parents may work and still foster children.
People who are older or retired do not qualify to become foster carers.
False: There is no maximum age for foster caring. There is a minimum age requirement of 21, but many older and retired people make perfect foster carers.
Only homeowners can become foster parents.
False: You may rent a home and still be a foster carer. You have to have adequate bedroom space to accommodate a foster child, but do not have to own your home.
The area you live in has a lot of foster carers.
False: There is a serious shortage of foster care homes where you live.
Find out more about how to become a foster carer today.
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