Member News from The Foster Care Charity: Finding the Right Foster Family

How We Carefully Find the Right Foster Family for Each Child
A common question people ask when they are thinking about fostering is:
“How do you decide what family a child lives with?”or “How do you know if a foster family is right for the child?”

It’s a really important question.  Here at The Foster Care Charity, decisions about where a child will live are never rushed and they are never simply about finding an available space. Our priority is always to find a home where a child can feel safe, cared for and supported to thrive…

…and where foster carers feel confident they can truly help
In fostering, professionals often use the term “matching.” This simply means the careful process of considering a child’s needs, experiences, interests and background, and identifying a foster family who can best support them.

Behind every child that goes to live with a foster family is a dedicated team supporting you. One key member of that team is our Placement Co-ordinator, who plays an important role in this matching process.

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