Children who need Fostering
Children and young people from all walks of life come into care when they are unable to live safely with their birth families.
Every 20 Minutes, a Child Needs a Foster Family in the UK
Every year, many children who need fostering come into care in South Gloucestershire. These children come from a wide range of backgrounds and face different challenges, but they all have one thing in common: the need for a safe, stable, and supportive home. Whether they are babies, teenagers, part of a sibling group, or children with additional needs, each child deserves the chance to thrive—and foster carers play a vital role in making that possible.
Why Do Children Come Into Care?
The reasons children and young people enter care are as diverse as the children themselves. Some may be affected by:
- Family breakdown or conflict
- A parent’s short-term illness or hospitalization
- Exposure to domestic violence
- Drug or alcohol misuse in the home
- Neglect or abuse
- Loss of a parent or caregiver
Each child’s story is unique, but they all share one thing in common: the need for a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.
Who Needs Fostering?
While children of all ages need foster care, around 50% of children in care are aged between 10 and 17. Finding foster families for older children and teenagers is one of our top priorities. These young people often face the greatest challenges and benefit immensely from the guidance and support of a caring adult.
We also urgently need foster carers for:
- Children with learning difficulties or disabilities
- Young parents and their babies
- Sibling groups who need to stay together
- Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Fostering from Birth to Adulthood
Children can be fostered from birth right up until their 18th birthday. But our support doesn’t stop there. Through the Staying Put scheme, we help young people remain with their foster families until the age of 21. This continuity of care has led to more young people attending university, completing apprenticeships, and securing meaningful employment
Could You Make a Difference in a Child’s Life?
We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals and families who can open their hearts and homes to children in need. If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the time. Contact us today to learn how you can help change a child’s future.
Becoming a foster carer is one of the most rewarding things you can do. You don’t need to be perfect—just patient, understanding, and willing to make a difference.
Get in touch to find out how you can become a foster carer and help transform a child’s life.