Many people make room in their homes and lives for children: but what about a child that isn't your own? Could you open your home and foster in Yorkshire?   

Some children and young people are unable to live with their own families for a variety of reasons and are in desperate need of a caring, safe and stable environment. If you could foster in Leeds you can help a child towards a brighter future.  

By fostering in Yorkshire you can help to nurture and protect vulnerable children and young people, leaving them with positive memories and the chance to achieve what every child deserves.

Whether it's for a short period of time while a family get back on their feet or providing a permanent home, fostering in Yorkshire is a rewarding, exciting task. If spare time is an issue for you, carers are also needed to foster in Yorkshire, offering temporary care (days and overnight) for children with disabilities so that their parents can get a much-needed break.

When it comes to fostering in Yorkshire, committed, enthusiastic people is what we're looking for. People from all walks of life can foster in Yorkshire, regardless of:

  • Race
  • Religion
  • Gender
  • Sexuality
  • Disability
  • Single or in a relationship (as long as stable)
  • Employed or unemployed
  • Homeowner or in rented accommodation


The only requirements are that you're over 21, have a spare room in your home and - of course - room in your life to foster in Leeds.
In order to foster in Yorkshire we'll need to check a few specific things:

  • Firstly, we'll need to make sure your home is safe for a child to live in.
  • Smoke free homes are strongly preferred, as a child's health is extremely important. Under the BAAF (British Association of Adoption and Fostering) guidelines, children under 5 years or with respiratory problems should not be placed in a household where a member of the family smokes.
  • Fostering in Yorkshire involves some checks. Potential foster carers and anyone in the household over 18 years of age will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check, as certain offences would prevent you from fostering in Yorkshire.


If you live outside Wakefield you can still apply to foster in Yorkshire, as we are keen to recruit within Wakefield and the surrounding areas. If you're already fostering through another organisation you can still register with us and one of our team can talk you through what we have to offer.

Foster carer qualities

Every foster carer is unique and it takes lots of different personalities to foster in Leeds. There are, however, some pretty important qualities that you'll certainly need while fostering in Leeds:

  • A good sense of humour.
  • Lots of patience and a good set of listening ears always come in handy.
  • The ability to deal with the challenges of looking after a child who has been in difficult circumstances
  • Plenty of enthusiasm and room in your life and home to help.

Fostering for Leeds is a big commitment and it's important for you to consider how it will change your life. Here is a quick list of issues you will need to think about:

  • Fostering in Leeds will involve the whole family so it's a good idea to talk to your loved ones and get their thoughts and feelings.
  • Will other adults and children in the household be happy to share their space and family with a child or young person?

 

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