Short term care

A child might come into care because of an illness or accident or a serious incident at home. Whatever the reasons, social services will be working with the family to resolve the issues so that the child can return home as soon as possible.

 

Some children are unable to return to their families. They will require a stable, long-term fostering placement until they reach the age of 18 or beyond.

 

We need carers with experience of caring for children with physical or learning difficulties and other special needs.

 

Wherever possible siblings should be placed together. For many foster children, the relationship with their brothers and sisters is what they value most when separated from their family and staying together is very important.

 

We need carers who can help to give extra support in your home to new mums and their babies, particularly teenage mums.

 

Children who have left their home to seek refuge in the UK and are in need of care and protection. We need foster carers who have an interest in, and an understanding of children coming from other cultures and can provide short periods of care until plans are made for their future.

 

We need carers for children of all ages but the biggest area of need is for carers who can foster teenagers. You will need to help them build independent living skills and help them to accept their past and build a positive future.