In addition to mainstream fostering, there’s a range of other types of fostering you could provide if you have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience.
Fostering children with disabilities
Family-based placements are a much-needed and valued resource for children and young people with a range of disabilities and health needs.
These are needed across all age ranges, for varying length of times, including permanent placements.
Link Care
This is a way of giving support to the parents and families of children with disabilities.
Link carers open up their homes so that children can meet new people, make new friends, experience different surroundings and grow in confidence.
Link carers provide parents with short break care. These breaks can be for a few days, a weekend or perhaps over the school holidays. They also give the parents of children with disabilities a chance to catch up with their families, have a break from caring and see their children flourish in a secure and safe environment.
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