Some children cannot return to their own families and may need care into adulthood. As a long-term foster carer, you provide stability and support until a child becomes an adult, often continuing as part of your family up to age 25. When a young adult stays beyond 18, this is called ‘staying put’ care.
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As a child, I loved having more kids to play with, and now, as an adult, I love that my parents still foster
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Birth child
Interested in becoming a foster carer?
Get in touch with our experienced, friendly recruitment team to find out more about becoming a local authority foster carer in the South East, or download a copy of our book, A Guide to Fostering Hope