Fostering Information - Drop In - Bookcafe, Derby DE11QH

Ages 18+

Come hang out at the Bookcafe, Corn Market, Derby and get all the info you need about fostering - drop in anytime!

By The Foster Care Charity

Date and time

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

The Bookcafé

Corn Market Derby DE1 1QH United Kingdom

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours
Ages 18+

Fostering Information - Drop In - the Bookcafe, city centre Derby DE1 1QH

Are you curious about fostering? Come meet us at The Bookcafe, in the Corn Market, Derby for an informal drop-in event! Narinder from our team will be available to answer all your questions about fostering children and how to become a foster carer. Whether you're just starting to explore fostering or its been something you've always wanted to know more about, we're here to help. Drop by any time between 10am and 12noon - have a coffee and a chat. Looking forward to helping you to make a difference in a child's life!

Frequently asked questions

Am I too old or too young to be a foster carer?

You need to be at least 21 years old to be approved as a foster carer in England. There is no upper age limit. It’s great if you have some life experience that you can bring to fostering. You’ll need the capacity and stamina to look after a child or children.

I work. Will this stop me fostering?

No! You’ll need to determine if you have sufficient flexibility in your working life to care for a fostered child. If you do work, you may find fostering a school age child will be best. You’ll be responsible for tasks such as school runs, just as you would be for your own child or children.

Organised by

The Foster Care Charity

For Children - Not for profit! We are a values driven independent fostering agency charity working to support vulnerable children in England. Our values are in everything we do, from recruiting Foster Carers and specialist staff, to providing training and support, right through to the boundless care, love and attention given to the children in our care. We are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and we commit to providing the best possible fostering support to help them to be happy and successful.