Become a foster carer
If you can provide stability and care, you can provide the loving foster home a child needs.
Become a foster carerWhy foster
As a foster carer, you can give children who cannot live with their own family a safe and stable place to grow, for as long they need it. Whether it’s for a short or long time, it can make a real difference to their lives.
Across Scotland, we’re looking for people like you to step forward and provide loving support and care for our children.
You’ll receive all the training and support you need from your local council throughout your fostering journey.
What foster care is
Find out what foster care is and types of fostering you can do.
Who can foster
Foster carers come from a wide range of backgrounds but they can all provide a safe, stable and loving home.
Foster care stories
Find out how the ordinary can be extraordinary and read stories of people like you who foster.
How to apply
You can apply to become a foster carer through your local council.
What to expect during the application and preparation process
Support
You’ll get all the training and support you need as a foster carer.
Talk to someone about fostering
Got questions about fostering? Talk to our dedicated recruitment line, run by the Fostering Network.
They can answer any questions you have and help you make the first step. There's no pressure to apply.
Phone: 0141 204 1400
Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays)
Find out about call charges
The ordinary can be extraordinary
Watch our video to hear stories from our foster carers.