{"id":821,"date":"2024-08-20T08:41:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/?p=821"},"modified":"2024-08-20T08:49:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:49:24","slug":"can-i-foster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/08\/20\/can-i-foster\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I foster?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" data-id=\"824\" src=\"https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Who-can-foster.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Who-can-foster.png 851w, https:\/\/hopefs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Who-can-foster-480x178.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 851px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most frequent questions we are asked include &#8216;who can foster&#8217; and &#8216;can I foster&#8217;? We are a diverse and inclusive agency and our foster families come from a variety of ethic groups, cultures and backgrounds. Our non-negotiable requests include your ability to love a vulnerable young person, advocate for them and listen to them. Age, sexuality, marital status, gender do not determine how suitable you are to be a foster parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many misconceptions regarding who could be a foster parent. We have specialist advisors who can talk through your unique situation over the phone before an initial home visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial questions we will ask are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you over 21?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a spare room?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have the time to open your home and heart to a young person?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you a full time resident in the UK (or have indefinite leave to remain)?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Does this encourage you to get in touch? We would love to hear from you. 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