We urgently require foster families for children of all ages, and we particularly need foster carers who can offer a placement to siblings, so we can keep brothers and sisters together.
These children and young people have often had difficult family experiences and need carers who can offer them a safe, secure and nurturing family experience as well as lots of fun.
There are no formal qualifications required. The main personal qualities necessary for all prospective foster carers include:
The assessment process is a two way process in which we aim to give you information to prepare you for the complex task of fostering, and to help you decide if fostering is for you and your family. The process is explained in our information booklet via the link above.
Looking after vulnerable and sometimes confused children and young people is not the easiest thing in the world, but the rewards can be immeasurable. Knowing that you are making a difference to a young life is very fulfilling. That's what keeps our foster carers dedicated to fostering.
The Fostering Service pays an allowance for each child being fostered. The rates vary with the age of the child or young person, increasing as the child grows older.
For more information, you can refer to the National Care Standards Foster Care and Family Placement Services page.
Please see our Complaints Procedure page. You can also refer to the Care Inspectorate's leaflet entitled Unhappy about a care service.
You can also refer to The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - a guide for children and young peoplevia the Scottish Government's website.
Family Placement Team
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 225000 / 450000
Email: fosteradopt@clacks.gov.uk