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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are thinking of becoming a foster carer you may have many questions therefore we have put together the answers to some of the most common questions potential foster carers ask us about.
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for or you prefer to talk to us, please give us a call on 0208 263 6260 and our team will be happy to help.[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” color=”green” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”none”][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1569325999513-65e7360f-2c12″ title=”What is fostering?”][vc_column_text]Fostering is a way of providing a stable family life for children and young people who are unable to live with their parents or other relatives. Fostering is challenging but also rewarding at the same time. It takes time, patience and commitment to foster.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1569327378526-97bda6f2-1391″ title=”What is the difference between fostering and adoption?”][vc_column_text]Fostering differs from adoption. The main difference is that with adoption you become a child’s legal parent permanently, whilst fostering is usually temporary, until a child returns to their family.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1569327377436-d67d90fe-f04e” el_class=”wp-custom-css.css” title=”Why do children need foster care?”][vc_column_text]Children come into care for a whole range of reasons, including a family members illness, drug or alcohol misuse, domestic violence between parents or financial deprivation. Some children may have been abused or neglected. Foster care gives families a chance to sort out their problems by providing the child or children with a home and supporting the family for as long as they need.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1569327376397-4d9a0b14-87a1″ title=”What is the role of Shining Stars Fostering Agency?”][vc_column_text]Shining Stars is an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA). We work closely with local authorities (LAs) to find suitable foster placements for looked after children they are unable to place with their own approved foster carers.
This is usual because the LA is facing a shortage of foster carers or the child has certain needs and requires a specialist placement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do I need previous experience in childcare?” tab_id=”1569325999542-2794c5d8-5db9″][vc_column_text]It would be helpful, but it is not essential. Our foster carers come from all backgrounds and not everyone has experience of working in childcare.
We will work with you to help you and offer you the training and support you need to prepare for your fostering journey.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there any age limit to foster?” tab_id=”1569329654250-2554b141-351e”][vc_column_text]As a general rule, service providers like foster carers to be over 21 years old. There is no upper age as long as you have the energy to get involved in the more active bit of fostering, such as the school run or taking part in outdoor activities, you can foster. We have foster carer who are continuing well into their 70s.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there any age limit to foster?” tab_id=”1569330172560-05737736-67f6″][vc_column_text]As a general rule, service providers like foster carers to be over 21 years old. There is no upper age as long as you have the energy to get involved in the more active bit of fostering, such as the school run or taking part in outdoor activities, you can foster. We have foster carer who are continuing well into their 70s.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1504616216170{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_mad_cta h2=”GET IN TOUCH NOW” p=”Fostering Agency in London” add=”button” add_second_button=”1″ h3=”ENROL YOUR CHILD FOR 2017-2018″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shiningstarsfostering.com%2Fnew%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20Us!|target:%20_blank|” second_link=”020 8263 6260″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1554171591766{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;background: #f69732 url(https://www.shiningstarsfostering.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1920x211_bg-1.png?id=642) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_mad_counter values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22Years%20of%20Experience%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2260%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22none%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Dedicated%20Staff%20Members%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2211%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22none%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Number%20of%20looked%20after%20children%20so%20far%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22150%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22none%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Local%20Authorities%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2218%22%2C%22icon%22%3A%22none%22%7D%5D” title=”Why Shining Stars?” description=”Join Us For a Shining Future” title_color=”#ffffff” description_color=”#ffffff” number_color=”#ffffff” label_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#ffffff”][/vc_column][/vc_row]