Fostering Checklist

It is great that you are looking into becoming a foster carer – there is currently an estimated shortage of 6,500 fostering families across the United Kingdom and this includes 760 families for North West England (Source: Fostering Network). A child comes into care every 15 minutes, you can really make a difference in the future through supporting a child or young person.

To start your fostering journey, it is knowing whether it may be right for you and also what the criteria is overall. We have put together a helpful Fostering Checklist for you to consider the key areas at the start.

Please enter your email details below to receive a copy of the Fostering Checklist.

This is for information and your use, there are no obligations at this stage. Your team at Beacon Fostering can help cover your questions after considering becoming a foster carer further and looking at the checklist contents.

We hope you find this useful and please do contact us directly to organise a telephone call together, meet up or coffee local to you!

Beacon Fostering is a therapeutic fostering agency and all foster carers are part of the Beacon Fostering family. We are currently recruiting across North West England including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool and Lancashire.

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Make a Difference as a Foster Carer

Every 15 minutes a child comes into care. Right now, the UK needs 6,500 more fostering families, including 760 in the North West.

Fostering can be a deeply rewarding journey, but it’s important to know what’s involved and whether it could be the right fit for you. Our Fostering Checklist highlights the key areas to consider before taking the next step.

Enter your email below to get your free checklist. No obligations, just clear, helpful guidance from Beacon Fostering.