Types of Foster Care Placements

Short term fostering:

Placements can be for an overnight stay or up to two years.

Long term fostering:

This is when a child is fostered by you and the expectation is that the child will remain with you until they reach adulthood.

Emergency Fostering:

These placements are generally unplanned and occur at a very short notice.

Parent and Child Fostering:

Parent and child placements are for mothers and fathers where there are concerns over their ability to parent their child/ren effectively. These placements are usually emergency but can be planned.

Respite:

Respite provides support for placements and foster carers.

Who needs to be fostered?

• Children aged 0-18*
• Children with physical and learning disabilities
• Children & young people on remand
• Parent & Child placements
• Unaccompanied asylum seekers