What type of children need care?

Children of all ages, gender, abilities, cultural and religious backgrounds need foster homes and for many different reasons.
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With each age group comes a different challenge.

Foster carers are approved to look after children with particular needs, including physical and learning disabilities, and within a given age range that suits their skills, interests and personal circumstances which can change over time.

You can find out more about the types of children needing care in this section:

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