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Fostering in Glasgow

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Fostering information.

We provide comprehensive information about foster care and help you to reduce the risk of choosing the wrong fostering agency in Glasgow.

Different fostering types.

Just like people, Fostering Agencies are not all the same. They have different support, allowances, quality of training, and access to respite care and support groups. Not all agencies foster babies, some prefer to look after teenagers, some agencies expect you to be at home full time, others are happy if you have another job.

Factors to consider.

Before deciding to become a foster carer there are a few things that should be considered. Along with the training and support provided by the foster agencies, you should also check if you have a personal support system with friends and family that can support you going under stressful situations as all foster children are not the same and as a foster carer, you may have to tackle difficult situations.

According to your family and personal circumstances, the age group of foster kids needs to be considered. The needs of children vary based on their age and understanding which is why you should be prepared to be flexible. Flexibility to work with social workers is important as they visit on a regular basis. Foster carers need to be comfortable communicating with the biological parents of the foster child, as that might be a part of the job.

Is it time for a change?

Do you want to make a positive change in your life? Do you want to experience the satisfaction of keeping children from more harm and seeing them settle down and start thriving?

Then become a foster carer and feel the sense of fulfillment that doing something worthwhile brings, and be the person who can make a difference in a child’s life.

Taking the next step…

Finding the right Glasgow agency.

To use our free foster agency matching service, please complete our fostering eligibility quiz. From your results, one of our social work experts will match you and your situation with the most suitable fostering agencies in Glasgow, from our UK Independent Agency Database.

 

Fostering Statistics: Scotland

Total Children in Care, Scotland 2020
Foster Care Placements, Scotland 2020

The following statistics are from the total number of children in care in Scotland, and not exclusively those in Foster Care.

Children with disability : 1381
10%

No Data Found

No Data Found

Popular placement types: Scotland does not keep statistics on the number of asylum seekers it supports. A large proportion of children have a white ethnic background. However, many childrens’ ethnic background has been recorded as unknown.

Related Areas

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What Could You Earn?

Being a foster carer is not only an ethical career, it's also financially rewarding. Our calculators estimate what you could be earning.

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If you meet the UK criteria to foster. we will match you with a local Fostering Agency and ask them to call you.
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UK Wide Fostering Network

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If you live in the UK… We’ve got you covered.
We cover the length and breadth of the UK with our unique Agency Network. Finding an Agency near you and supporting your move into foster caring.

 

Did you Know - Glasgow?

The word ‘Glaswegian’ is thought to have been introduced in 1817 by Sir Walter Scott, Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and Billy Connolly was born in the city in 1942.

There is a smaller version of the Statue of Liberty in the Glasgow City Chambers, the hero from Braveheart known as William Wallace was born in Elderslie, and the city’s airport is the largest international airport in Scotland.

The Mitchell Library in the city, is Europe’s largest public reference library and Glasgow city has the biggest economy in Scotland.

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