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Yes you can! You can be a single man and foster. It is a myth that you cannot foster if you are a single man.

Having pets does not prevent you from fostering, in fact, they can be a real positive to a foster family.

Yes – you can foster as a single person. It is a myth that you cannot become a foster carer as a single person. You do not have to be in a relationship to foster.

You do not need to own your own house, but your accommodation whether it is owned or rented will be an important part of your assessment process.

You may have a criminal record and think about fostering but discount this as an option. Having a criminal record may not be an automatic barrier to becoming a carer.

It is a myth that you cannot foster if you have a disability. Like with all foster carers, you will have to have a medical check and an assessment process as to your suitability to foster.

It is often possible to work part-time particularly if caring for school-age children and depending on the needs and age of children it may be possible to work full-time.

Your sexual orientation and/ or gender identity will not prevent you from fostering. However you identity, as long as you can provide a safe, warm and nurturing environment for a child then fostering might be for you.

There is no upper age limit to fostering. Some people foster well into their 70’s. You must be at least 21 years - old (although by law you can apply to foster from the age of 18).

We are passionate about recruiting a diverse range of foster carers. A common misconception is that your religion will prevent you from fostering.

You can foster if you haven't had your own children! Many carers have young children or fully grown children who have left home. However, it is not a necessity and many people who have not had their own children are successful carers.