Care and support

I'm interested, so what next?

How do I become a foster carer for Hertfordshire?

After you have contacted us we will send you an information pack and then arrange either:

An information meeting, where you can meet other foster carers, find out more about fostering and have your questions answered.

OR

A home visit, where you can arrange for one of our team to visit you, so that you can find out more in an informal unpressured way.

If you decide to proceed, a social worker will visit your home to talk with you and your family in more detail about the process. They will look at your accommodation as well as taking basic information about you and your family.

Checks

In order to safeguard the children we care for, obviously we need to carry out various checks. These include checks with The Criminal Records Bureau and Local Authority checks. Medical, personal and employment references are also necessary.

It is not be possible for people to become foster carers if they have committed any offences against children, or some other serious offences