When a child cannot live with their own family sometimes, they need to live with an approved foster person or family, and that is fostering.
Our carers are amazing, we are a diverse community, from a wide range of different backgrounds, lifestyles, relationship status’s and professions.
Did you know 40% of foster carers still combine their fostering role with other employment?
If you are wondering if you can foster whilst working, then we can share with you what professions and backgrounds the majority of our foster carers came from prior to fostering.
Our foster carers are a diverse community, from a wide range of different backgrounds, lifestyles, relationship status’s and professions. Children and young people in Hull need foster carers from all backgrounds and experiences.
All we ask from our foster carers and those considering fostering is you have a big heart, willing to expand your skills and knowledge and take the greatest care of our children.
To foster a Hull child you will need:
- to have a spare bedroom (unless you specifically wish to foster babies up to 18 months old and then they can remain in the same bedroom as the carer)
- must be over 21 years old – there is no upper age limit
- live within a 30-mile radius of Hull
Did you know?
Many of our carers continue to work and Hull Fostering actively support local businesses and organisations to become fostering friendly employers by adapting their HR policies to allow additional leave and benefits to employees who choose to foster.
If you would like Hull Fostering to approach your employer to become fostering friendly, please email; fostering@hullcc.gov.uk.
Hull Fostering are proud of the diverse and varied life experiences our carers have.
If you have not worked and are currently unemployed or have never worked with children, we would still love to hear from you.
We are proud of the diversity, experiences and vast mix of professions our carers come from, and not all of our carers came from a child related career.
We offer you excellent training, development and a mentor to ensure you feel fully supported and prepared for fostering.
It is probable you already have some experience caring for children or young people through your family, friends, or volunteering and will have enough life experience to enable you to meet the needs of children placed in your care.
We accept applications from people who are unemployed, retired and those who work. As long as you are willing to expand your skills and knowledge and take the greatest care of our children, we would love to have you part of our team.
For more information on becoming a foster carer with Hull Fostering, please fill in this enquiry form, call Hull Fostering on 01482 612 800, or email fostering@hullcc.gov.uk and we will be happy to talk to you.
