FAQ

Learn about the fostering process, key stages of assessment and what to expect when applying to foster with South Gloucestershire Council.

Find out what skills are needed, what training you’ll receive and why previous childcare experience isn’t essential.

Learn about fostering allowances, fees, additional support and the financial package available to South Gloucestershire Council foster carers.

Find out why there is no upper age limit for fostering and how life experience can help you become a successful foster carer.

Find out how employment, flexible working and childcare arrangements can fit alongside fostering.

Find out how dogs, cats and other pets fit into fostering and why many foster families include much-loved animals.

Find out the requirements for foster carers who rent, what assessments are involved and how to start your fostering journey.

Can you foster if you’re single? Yes. Find out how single people can become foster carers, the support available and why relationship status won’t stop you fostering.

Learn how fostering works for families, the support available for your children and what to expect when fostering.