Support
Once you’re approved to foster, your local council will guide you through what happens next. They’ll make sure you have everything you need for the first child or children who you'll care for.
You’ll have support from your local council throughout your time as a foster carer. They’ll help you give the best possible care to the child and support your own wellbeing too.
Support from your local council
You can talk to your social worker at any time to:
- get supervision and feedback
- arrange any training you may wish
- answer your questions
- talk about any concerns you have
Find out more about your local council’s support for foster carers.
"I'm continually learning from our social worker and other carers through regular training sessions or just grabbing a coffee. Everyone has the same goal to ensure that the children are cared for and have stability alongside, and that the carers have the tools they need to create that safe haven."
Jo White, a foster carer in Perth and Kinross.
Support from Fostering Network
When you foster through your local council, you automatically become a member of The Fostering Network.
Joining the network means you can get support from foster carers like you.
You can also contact their Fosterline Scotland service for independent advice from dedicated trained advisors.
Contact Fosterline Scotland
Phone: 0141 204 1400
Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays)
Find out about call charges
Email: fosterlinescotland@fostering.net
Financial support
As a foster carer, you'll get payments to:
- help with the cost of looking after a child
- compensate you for your skills and knowledge as a foster carer
Find out about the financial support you’ll get as a foster carer.