We believe people from all walks of life can offer a nurturing, stable home to children in need. Disability does not disqualify you. What matters most is your capacity to provide a safe, caring environment.
We take time to understand your individual needs and circumstances, and we provide the right support so that you can thrive as a foster carer.
The fostering application process typically takes around 4 months, although in some situations we can fast-track it to just 8 weeks. During this time, we’ll get to know you – including how your disability affects your daily life – so we can ensure a good match and build a support plan that works for you and any future foster child.
Having a disability won’t count against you in the process. In fact, your lived experiences may offer valuable insight, empathy, and resilience – all of which are qualities that help children feel safe and understood.
If you receive benefits such as Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment, these are not affected by the fostering allowance. You’ll continue receiving your disability-related support alongside the financial support offered for caring for a foster child.
We actively welcome applications from people of all physical abilities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and family situations. Whether you're single, married, renting, or retired – we look at your ability to care, not your circumstances.
Many of our carers have disabilities and continue to provide fantastic care to children of all ages. Some foster children have disabilities or complex needs of their own, and seeing carers who embrace life with a disability can offer them a positive, relatable role model.
We’re committed to making fostering as inclusive as possible. From day one, you’ll have access to:
Together, we’ll explore which type of fostering best suits your lifestyle. For some, this may mean fostering teenagers who are more independent. For others, short breaks or specialist fostering may be a better fit.
Whatever your path, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Living with a disability brings strength, resilience, and patience – all of which are essential qualities in fostering. If you have space in your home and in your heart, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the first step by using our quick Can I Foster? tool or get in touch with our team for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
