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Who can apply to become a foster carer?

Do I need any special qualifications or experience to foster?

Do I need to have a spare room to foster?

Can a foster child share a bedroom?

What is the minimum age for becoming a foster carer?

Is there a maximum age to foster?

Can I still work and be a foster carer?

I’m now retired, am I able to foster?

I have small children, can I still foster?

Do I need to own my own home to foster?

Can I foster if I’m single?

Can I foster if I’m gay?

I have a disability and I’d like to become a foster carer. Is this possible?

Can people from all religious groups become foster carers?

I have a criminal record, does this mean I can’t foster?

Can you foster if you have pets?

I can’t drive, does this mean I can’t foster?

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