Friends and family fostering

If a child is no longer able to live with their parents, close family and friends can step in. Find out about the approval process, and the support and training we offer you. Friends and family fostering is also sometimes known as Kinship fostering.

• What is friends and family foster care? Find about the role of family and friends foster carer, what support you will get and how you will be assessed.
• Friends and family: Support and training you get We are proud to offer an extensive package of benefits designed to make fostering a positive experience.