Fostering in Scotland
Over 63,000 children live with foster families in the UK and 30,000 more children are expected to come into care every year. By becoming a foster carer with us, you'll help provide safe and supportive homes to these children.
Why choose FCA Scotland?
Extensive training
There are different types of foster carer training and all our training is mapped to regulations and national minimum standards.
Financial allowance
On average, our foster carers receive approx. £535 per child, per week, as well as benefiting from a range of discounts on shops and family experiences.
24/7 support
We have established one of the UK’s best social worker to foster carer ratios to ensure we are able to dedicate more time to you when you need it most.
Looking to find out more about fostering?
If you're thinking about fostering, then why not get in touch with our friendly fostering advisor Niki, who will be able to answer any questions you have about becoming a foster carer with FCA Scotland.
Can I foster?
Many people rule themselves out of fostering but actually, all kinds of people make wonderful foster carers. The minimum requirements you need to foster are:
- You need to be at least 21, but there is no upper age limit to foster.
- You must have a spare bedroom, but you do not need to own your home.
- You must have a legal right to live and work in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Fostering
Download the FCA Scotland's complete Beginner’s Guide to Fostering a Child. Find out more on how to foster a child and the process involved, along with the fantastic benefits of fostering with FCA Scotland.
What our foster carers have to say...
Jan, Rosyth
"Watching young people break their own boundaries, shock themselves and discover a new kind of self-belief because of this is amazing to see."
Shagufta, Edinburgh
“It is a beautiful feeling when you go to bed at night knowing you are making a difference in a child’s life”
Jim, Glasgow
"The hardest part of fostering [is] watching the children you’ve nurtured move on. Yet it’s also the most rewarding when you can see how far they have come thanks to the stable and loving home you’ve provided.”