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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Foster Carer
This easy-to-read guide explains what's involved in becoming a foster carer, from the first chat through to getting your first placement.

Tune in on Facebook and watch our live video series where each week we look at the frequently asked questions about Fostering.
We are live every Thursday at 8pm. Be sure to follow our facebook page and you will receive a notification when we go live. We hope you can join us!
Episode 1: A Fostering Introduction
Lisa discussed the three basic questions prospective carers ask. We looked at the various types of fostering along with the requirements for taking on a foster care placement.
Answers to 3 Basic Questions Prospective Carers Ask
Posted by Perpetual Fostering on Thursday, 26 January 2017
Episode 2: What do foster carers get paid?
Lisa talked this week about the types of financial support you receive as a Foster Carer.
See Also: Our free guide to what foster carers get paid
What Do Foster Carers Get Paid?
Today we are talking about what foster carers get paid and the types of financial support you receive. Join us live from 8pm
Posted by Perpetual Fostering on Thursday, 2 February 2017
Episode 3: How To Welcome A Child In To Your Family
Lisa talks about how you can welcome a child in to your family.
How to Share With Just Friends
How to share with just friends.
Posted by Facebook on Friday, December 5, 2014
This easy-to-read guide explains what's involved in becoming a foster carer, from the first chat through to getting your first placement.
During your lunch break, or the time you spend checking Facebook, another child will come into care. Right now, that child is thinking: 'Who cares?' You can change their life by saying: 'I care.'
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