Resources

All you need in one place

To give you the best possible chance of success, we provide our foster carers with a full range of resources.

Documents, forms and guidance

You can access documents and forms on the following subjects:

• Allegations and concerns
• Assessment and approval of foster carers
• The fostering panel
• Supervision and support of foster carers
• General topics
• Foster care payments information and guidance 2024-25 (PDF, 700 KB)
• Foster Carer Learning & Development Programme April 2024 - March 2025 (PDF, 390 KB)

Online account

You'll use your online account to fill in various forms, create your foster carer profile and more. If you need help with accessing and using your account, you can view our online account information guides.

Log in to your online account 

Training

Fostering requires specialist training. Find out more about the different levels of support available.

The Foster Carer Handbook

All carers can access our Fostering Handbook. We've designed the handbook to give you:

• An understanding of your role and tasks
• The context in which you'll be working
• Practical information about how you can help a child's welfare and development

Visit the Foster Carer Handbook 

Foster Carers' Charter

We have standards of excellence that we expect our carers to practice. Read more about our Charter.