Who can foster?
Our foster carers come from all walks of life. No matter what background or culture you belong to.
Who can foster?
Our foster carers come from all walks of life. No matter what background or culture you belong to.
We encourage a diverse range of backgrounds for our Foster Carers
Our foster carers come from all walks of life. No matter what background or culture you belong to, anyone can foster. The most important thing is that you have a fondness for children and want to give something back by providing a warm and loving home. If you are a full-time resident in the UK and are 21 years of age or older, you are eligible to apply to become a foster carer. The only additional requirements are that you have the space and time in the your life (and home) to look after a child. We judge each application on a case-by-case basis. Successful foster care applications are based on suitability to the role and not classifications such as race, gender, or sexuality.
If you have considered fostering before but are worried that your age, marital status or other personal classification will mean you are ineligible, think again! All that Fusion look for in their carers is someone who can safely and securely provide a nurturing home for a child who needs care, whether that be for a day, a week, a month or a year.
Aside from a few essential requirements, anyone who has the passion and drive can foster. We encourage potential applicants to consider a variety of personal factors to ensure they are the perfect fit for this career path.
Things to consider
When you apply, our team will consider your individual circumstances to check that you are the right type of person to make a fantastic carer. Fusion Fostering will identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children and young people.
Things we might want to know more information about include:
- Your physical health and mental wellbeing
- Your current financial circumstance
- Your home - do you have a spare bedroom right now, will you in the future?
- Your family and friends - do you have a good support network?
- Your current experience around children and young people
- Your ability to get around the local area e.g. drive or public transport
- Any past experiences such as a criminal record or having lived abroad
- Any pets you may have living with you in your household
- Any previous convictions that would prohibit you from working with children or young people
FAQs
We address some of the commonly asked questions, to assist you in your decision-making process.
Essentials to become a Fusion foster carer
- Minimum age requirement is 21 with no upper age limit.
- You must have a spare bedroom.
- You must be a full-time UK resident - individual circumstances will be considered.
- Marital status, religion, ethnicity, and sexuality do not affect eligibility.
- A sense of humour is essential!
