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Can I Foster?

At Acorn Fostering Services, we believe in fostering diverse, compassionate homes for children in need-no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. If you meet the following criteria, you could be the perfect foster carer!

Who Can Foster?

  • Age: 23+ (No upper age limit!)
  • Space: A spare bedroom for a child or young person.
  • Health: Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of fostering.
  • Residency: UK citizenship or have Indefinite Leave to Remain.
  • Availability: If single, be at home full-time or with a flexible part-time job. Couples need to arrange schedules so one person is always available.
  • Relationship Status: Whether you're single, married, or unmarried, you can foster-everyone is welcome!

Who Cannot foster?

  • Individuals with criminal convictions for child-related or sexual offenses.
  • Anyone without a spare bedroom.
  • Those without UK citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain.

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Receive generous and competitive fostering allowances, ongoing professional training and development, round the clock support and many more benefits:

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Why Choose Acorn Fostering?

Competitive Fostering Allowance & Rewards

Financial support that truly values your time and effort.

24/7 Support

Our experienced team is here for you anytime you need guidance.

Comprehensive Training

We equip you with the skills to be the best foster carer.

Support for Your Family

We help your own children thrive in the fostering journey.

Buddy System

Connect with experienced carers who can offer advice and support.

Start your fostering journey today with Acorn Fostering and make a lasting impact on a child's life!

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"Acorn fostering agency are very professional and if you have any problems, they come to your aid straight away. They make you feel like you are part of a big family and make you feel really at home and really care for all the foster children in care. It's a privilege to be a part of their team."

- Anne & Franc from Rotherham

"I can't imagine my life without fostering now and there's nothing in this world that I would rather be doing. I find it incredibly rewarding and the children are great. The support from acorn is second to none and the agency has a lovely family vibe about it."

- Lindsey from Retford

"I proud to be a foster carer to see the smiles I put on the children faces.

I am proud because I am making a difference in a child's life. I am proud because I am giving them the best start in life I possibly can."

- Sukhi from Leicestershire

"I am proud to foster because I know that I am making a positive impact on the child's life. I get a lot of people tell me they couldn't foster as they would 'get too much attached'. My response now is.. That's exactly why I do it.

To give the child that strong attachment and high quality of care they need. Knowing me and my family make a difference to a child's life, with the necessary training and support from the agency is such a reward."

- Emma from Northamptonshire

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