Who Can Foster?
Fostering starts with people like you.
There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ Foster Carer. At Care Visions, we actively welcome carers from all walks of life and backgrounds, and families of all shapes and sizes. Every child is different and so is every family. What matters most is that you have the time, space and heart to support a young person when they need it most.
We celebrate the unique skills and experiences that each of our carers brings. You don’t need specific qualifications – we’ll give you all the training and support you need.
What we’re looking for is:
- Someone who can connect with children and young people
- A stable, supportive environment to share
- Energy, patience and enthusiasm
- The ability to respond to children’s emotions supportively and positively
- A willingness to nurture wellbeing and promote positive routines
- The ability to practically support a young person in everyday life – school, appointments, family time, and fun
- An openness to learning, training and ongoing development
- A spare room in your home
- Wanting to be part of a team and a community with the child at the heart

“I went to a foster training night and was a nervous wreck because most of the other prospective carers were couples, but they told me being a single mum wouldn’t be an impediment and explained how it could enhance my life skills and boost my confidence in my own abilities, after all I did a good job raising my own children single handedly. My children were away, and I felt I could still do more.
Contact Us
Have a question or ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you.
Monday to Thursday 9am–5pm,
Fridays 9am–4.30pm