Fostering in Manchester

Family Care is a family-owned fostering agency improving children’s lives since 1988.

If you have a spare bedroom, and time to care for a child, we can help you make a life-changing difference.

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Right now there are many children who need fostering in Manchester and across the North West.

At Family Care, we have opportunities for those who are new to fostering or have experience and want to transfer.

By fostering in Manchester with us, you will benefit from 24/7 support, experienced in-house therapists, and dedicated child support workers, as well as a competitive fostering allowance.

Get in touch with our friendly fostering team today or request an info pack.

Can I Foster in Manchester?

The application process to become a foster carer is very in-depth.

However, these are the basic requirements to apply to foster in Manchester and across the UK:

You must have a spare bedroom
You must be over 21 years old (there is no upper age limit)
British Citizenship or indefinite leave to remain in the UK

You do not need any qualifications or experience. Full training will be provided free of charge and you will receive 24/7 support.

You can become a foster carer regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or faith. What is most important is what you can offer a young person.

From when you submit your application, it usually takes around 3-months to complete checks and obtain your registration.

The Application Process

The process to become a foster carer usually takes around 4-months. We will carry out checks, ask for personal and employment references, and you will have to complete a medical as part of the assessment.

The map below shows the different stages of the process.

Start Fostering in Manchester

If you want to start fostering in Manchester, the best starting point is a friendly chat with a member of the fostering team.

To speak with an experienced fostering advisor you can give us a call on 01772 647500. You can also request an information pack using the form below, and a member of the team will get in touch.