Help and support for foster carers

Handbooks for foster carers: Download our foster carers handbook and a guide to caring for black and ethnic minority children and young people.
Training for foster carers: Courses for foster carers, including dates, times, venues and how to book.
Children's Disability, Short Break and Fostering Service: If you care for a child or young person with a disability, you may be able to take advantage of respite care for your child.

Useful websites

The Fostering Network: Information about fostering across the UK, training courses for foster carers and publications to download.
British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF): The BAAF brings together and working with agencies and individuals that are involved in adoption and fostering. The site is a great resource to get in touch with other foster carers, answers many questions you may have and lets you know how to get involved in promoting fostering in the UK