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Clear, honest answers to the questions people ask when they are thinking about fostering in the UK. No jargon, no pressure.
A clear, step-by-step guide to becoming an approved foster carer in the UK, from checking you are eligible to your first placement.
How foster carers are paid in the UK, the national minimum allowance, the fee on top, and the tax relief that means many carers pay little or no tax.
Who can become a foster carer in the UK, the few real requirements, and the many things that do not stop you, from renting to working to being single.
The main types of foster care in the UK, from emergency and short-term to long-term, respite, parent and child, and specialist therapeutic fostering.
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A few short questions and we will help you find a suitable local fostering agency.
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