Babies come into foster care for many reasons. Some are placed voluntarily by birth parents who need support. Others may be removed for their own protection due to concerns such as neglect, abuse, or substance misuse during pregnancy.
As a foster carer, your role is to create a safe, nurturing space where they can begin to recover and grow. That includes responding to their physical needs, but also offering the emotional presence and attuned care that helps their brain and body develop well.
In their first year alone, babies are developing:
Every cuddle, feed, and soothing voice makes a difference.
The first three years of life shape a child’s long-term development — emotionally, physically, and neurologically. This window of early attachment and brain development is critical.
As a baby’s foster carer, you help them:
It’s a role that requires heart and attentiveness — and the impact can last a lifetime.
Fostering a baby is demanding — especially when medical or developmental needs are involved. You may be caring for a newborn:
We support you with:
You’ll never be expected to “know it all” — but we will equip you to hold the baby’s story with compassion and confidence.
To foster a baby, you’ll need:
We’ll guide you through every preparation step. And we’ll support you in creating a baby-friendly home that’s ready when the call comes.
When fostering babies, you may be part of important moments for their future — from contact visits with birth parents to transition meetings with adoptive families.
That’s why we help you develop the skills to:
These moments can be emotional, but they’re vital to the child’s journey — and we’re here to help you navigate them with care.
Fostering babies means creating strong emotional bonds — and then, often, saying goodbye.
That can be the hardest part. But it’s also where your care shines brightest: giving a baby what they need now, knowing you’re building a bridge to a more stable future.
We’ll prepare you for those moments with:
Because love doesn’t end when a placement does — it leaves an imprint that helps children carry safety with them into whatever comes next.
If you're new to fostering, baby placements may come later in your journey. They are often matched with more experienced carers due to the level of care and complexity involved.
But if you have:
...we’ll work with you to build your skills and confidence. You might begin with older children or sibling groups, and then move toward baby fostering over time — with us alongside you the whole way.
Do I need to be a parent already?
No — but experience with infants (through work, volunteering, or family) can help. We’ll assess your skills and offer tailored training.
Will I be able to foster babies exclusively?
We’ll consider your preferences, but flexibility helps. Baby placements are less frequent, so you may also be offered toddlers or young children.
What if I work full-time?
Due to the high level of care, baby fostering often suits those who are home full-time or have flexible schedules. We can explore your availability together.
Fostering a baby is never “just” babysitting — it’s a profound act of love and stability at a critical moment in a child’s life. If you feel drawn to provide that kind of care, even with all its complexity and emotion, we would love to hear from you.
👉 Enquire now — and take the first step toward offering a baby their first experience of safety, love, and belonging.
