Longer Term Fostering

It’s important to note that no type of placement is “better” than another - whether a child is in long or short-term care ultimately depends on what is in their best interests (depending on their individual needs and circumstances).

In a long term placement, a foster child lives with your family until such time as they may be able to return to live with their own family. In Scotland, this refers to a period longer than 24 months. It is important to be mindful that we cannot predict how long the child will need to be with a fostering family as that is dependent on a range of factors for example; their parent's capacity to meet their needs, to provide a safe caring environment and to address any personal issues which might have impacted on their ability to parent the child previously. 

In some situations, for example, where it is considered detrimental to the child’s best interests, it may not be possible to reunite children and young people with their birth families.

Frequently, children who have left long term placements remain in touch with their foster families long after they have grown up and left home, as they have had time to bond with their families and establish long-term positive relationships with them.

Depending on their circumstances, a long term placement may offer the level of consistency and security a looked-after child needs in order to thrive. When their Foster Carer has the opportunity to provide long term support this can go a long way to help children and young people heal from their previous trauma and loss.

Get Your FREE foster carer info pack!

We'll send over your free foster carer info pack as soon as possible to help you get started on your journey. Here at Care Visions we will support you to decide if fostering is for you.  There is no obligation to foster if you start talking to us, we just simply want to assist you in your journey.  So why not get in touch today.






How we use your information: We will use your contact details to send you the information pack you have requested and to follow up about your fostering application. Your data will be securely stored for up to 90 days to support the processing of your application.



Please let us know if you're happy for us to retain your details for future fostering opportunities or related updates.

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