Many believe that their sexual orientation makes them ineligible to becoming foster carers, and this could not be further from the truth.
Our foster carers have made significant contributions to improving the lives of our children in care, regardless of religion, race, class, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
We're inviting anyone interested to contact us to find out about fostering and how to become a foster carer.
Subject to all the usual checks and processes, there is no reason why someone from the LGBTQ+ community cannot foster.
We recognise the strong skillset LGBTQ+ people can bring to parenting and caring
LGBTQ+ foster carers understand the unique challenges and barriers in today’s society that those in care may also feel. With their experience, they can offer guidance, resilience and support to these children.
Providing a safe and caring environment for a child is the most important thing. Just as there is diversity in the children in foster care, there is also diversity in the foster carer community.
The children and young people who need loving foster homes come from all backgrounds with different needs and support requirements. The best way we can help them is to have foster carers as diverse as they are, ready to welcome and care for them.
Each day is different, but with passion, drive, support and encouragement this is a career that lasts a lifetime and really makes a difference.
Become a foster carer
For a friendly, informative discussion:
- phone: 0300 131 2797
- email: info@lafosteringse.org.uk.
If you're ready to apply, you can complete our online form.