Welcome to Care Visions Fostering
We’ve built a whole community around our carers - a network of professionals, therapists, educators, and experienced foster families who support you at every step.
If you are looking to do this very soon then we can help facilitate this with regular communication to get you moving along on your journey to being a foster carer. We offer short and long term fostering options.
Welcome to Care Visions Fostering!
Are you curious about fostering a child's future? Meet Eilidh, our Fostering Recruitment Coordinator.
Can You Foster?
If you’re a UK resident living in Scotland you could become a Foster Carer With Us . We welcome individuals and couples from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with families.
Every child or young person we work with needs their foster family to offer them a warm, caring and loving environment. If this sounds like something you can provide, then we would love to hear from you.
We’re wholly Scottish-owned, which means the decisions that matter are made close to home, not by a distant head office. And we take great care to match children and families thoughtfully, with the long term in mind.
It’s important that you have all the information you need to start your fostering journey. Our Becoming a foster carer section contains a range of information, from fees and allowances to the specific training you’ll receive with Care Visions Fostering Scotland.
You can also read some real stories from real carers here .
You can check our Our Wee Stories page for the latest news and developments from us.
It’s important that you have all the information you need to start your fostering journey. Our “Becoming a foster carer” section contains a range of information, from fees and allowances to the specific training you’ll receive with Care Visions Fostering Scotland.
You can also read Our Wee Stories , where you’ll find real stories from carers along with the latest news and developments from us.
The Options When Fostering In Scotland
We have a variety of options if you are looking at opportunities for fostering in Scotland.
Our Three Pillars
Fostering transforms lives - not just for children, but carers too. At Care Visions, we help you discover strength, compassion, and purpose you never knew you had.
Children in care often carry emotional wounds. That’s why Care Visions uses proven therapies, putting healing at the heart of everything we do - always putting a child first.
Fostering is life-changing - and you’ll never have to face it alone. You’ll join a network of people who understand, support you, and celebrate every milestone, however big or small.
The process of becoming a Foster Carer typically takes between 12 and 20 weeks - but this depends on your availability and circumstances. If you’re ready to move quickly, we’re more than happy to fast-track things. We will work at a pace that suits you.
Yes, we offer 14 days of short breaks each year, and babysitting assistance when you need it.
You’ll be part of a warm and welcoming network, with peer support groups and reflective learning opportunities. We’re passionate about helping you grow in confidence and capability. We also offer a Buddy System, connecting you with an experienced foster carer who can offer personal insight, encouragement and support as you start your journey.
24/7 support - You’ll have a dedicated social worker, access to senior managers.. From regular one-to-one visits to 24-hour on-call support, our team is here when you need us.
Practical support, including generous fostering payments, 14 days of short breaks each year, and babysitting assistance when you need it. You will also have legal protection through membership to The Fostering Network.
Educational advocacy, with our Senior Manager for Education Services working directly with schools to support children and young people.
The first training session is our 'Skills To Foster' workshop. This workshop gives those looking to continue their fostering journey a strong foundation in all things fostering and what it would mean for them and their family.
We offer personalised learning and development. These services are provided within our core Care Visions team to support the children and are focused on strengthening carer child relationships. You will also have access to high-quality learning opportunities tailored to your journey with a minimum of 20 hours training each year.
Once approved, we provide further comprehensive training for all our Foster Carers. In advance of any placement, we provide a 2-day course which will help you understand the impact of Trauma and strategies for working with children. Within your first year of fostering, you will complete your Induction training. This training consists of modules in Attachment, Safer Caring, Introduction to Child Protection, Recording and First Aid.
As a Scottish-owned foster care service, we make decisions close to home. That means we are responsive, innovative, and can provide a high-level of trauma-informed support.
A strong, caring community
You’ll be welcomed into a warm network of foster carers, peer support groups and reflective learning circles. Our Buddy System connects you with experienced carers for encouragement and honest insight. We’re passionate about helping you grow in confidence and capability – you'll never walk this path alone.
Care Visions Fostering invest heavily in training, development and on-going support for our carers to ensure that they are fully equipped to provide safe and supportive foster homes for every child placed in their care. Our high level of support is of most importance to us; our supervising social workers are experienced practitioners.
Round-the-clock support
From your dedicated social worker to senior managers, our support is personal and constant. We offer regular one-to-one visits and 24/7 on-call help whenever you need it.
Practical help that matters
You’ll receive generous fostering payments – on average around £500 per week with additional payments for birthdays and holidays – plus 14 days of short breaks annually and babysitting support. You’ll also benefit from legal protection through The Fostering Network and our exclusive Benefits Platform, offering discounts with major retailers.
Education advocacy for your child
Our Senior Manager for Education Services works directly with schools to ensure children and young people are heard, supported and understood.
Specialist training and personal growth
We offer a comprehensive training journey starting with our ‘Skills to Foster’ workshop, followed by a tailored induction programme. You’ll also receive training in trauma-informed care – focused on strengthening carer-child relationships. We provide a minimum of 20 hours of high-quality training each year to support your ongoing development.
Recognition and respect
We see you – and we value you. From day one, you’re involved in matching decisions and placement planning. Your experience and insight are central to making foster care work. We celebrate the contribution of all our carers and work to ensure that every placement is thoughtful, supportive and set up for success.
A commitment to quality
With regular reviews, reflective practice and independent feedback, we’re constantly improving. Because we believe our carers and children deserve nothing less.
As one of the leading Independent Providers in the sector we offer competitive Fees and Allowances that are reviewed on a regular basis.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or you would like to contact us then you can do so here - contact us.
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