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Are you ready to foster?

Wondering if you're eligible to foster? Find out how to become a foster parent with our fostering quick quiz.

Your Personal Information

Your Name(Required)

Let's start by getting to know you

First Last

Do you have a spare bedroom?(Required)

You do not have to own your own home, but you do need to have a spare bedroom for a child to use.

Yes

No

Do you live in the Northamptonshire area?(Required)

Northamptonshire Child's Trust (NCT) only require current residents within the Northamptonshire county lines.

Yes

No

Your email address(Required)

Don't worry, NCT values your privacy and security. We will only use this to communicate with you regarding your foster care journey and never share with anyone else.

Your phone(Required)

Best time to call you

When is the best time for us to reach you via telephone?

Do you plan to move in the next six months?(Required)

Yes

No

Do you have the right to reside in the UK?(Required)

Whilst you do not have to be a British Citizen to become a Foster Carer, you do need to have the right to reside in the UK.

Yes

No

What type of fostering are you interested in?(Required)

There are actually a number of ways you could foster a child in need. Whether it's opening up your home to be available for those children who may need care straight away once removed from a situation to offer a longer-term solution. Maybe you would like to care for a child with specific needs? - Whatever your preference, NCT will guide and offer all the training and support you need to enable you to make the best possible informed decision.

ResilienceChildren with complex needs

Parent & ChildMother and Baby

Family SettingMove into family setting

EmergencyRapid response placements anytime of day or night

Short termTemporary short term placement

Long termLong term permanent placements

Family linksFamily Link foster carers offer short breaks for a child with a disability, including children with learning difficulties

Current address

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Who else lives with you

Are there any other adults living in your home?(Required)

These might be a partner or another person over 18.

Yes

No

Are there any children living in your home currently?(Required)

These include both your own children and other children permanently residing in your home.

Yes

No

Do you have any children (under the age of 18) that are not living at home with you?(Required)

These include both your own children and other children permanently in your care.

Yes

No

Single or Joint Application(Required)

A medical is required for all applicants. If applying as a couple, you both will need to undertake a medical assessment.

Single ApplicantApplications for individual adults who reside in their home alone with no other individuals over 18 living at the property

Joint ApplicantApplicants living together at the same property

About you

Do you have any current or pending criminal convictions?(Required)

You cannot apply to foster if you or anyone living in your household or immediate family has a caution or criminal conviction for offences involving children and/or sexual offences against adults.

Yes

No

Are you an existing foster carer or ever fostered before?(Required)

Yes

No

Consent(Required)

Northamptonshire Fostering is a trading name of Innovate Services working in partnership with Northamptonshire Children's Trust. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, and we’ll only use your personal information to administer your account and to provide the products and services you requested from us. From time to time, we would like to contact you about our products and services, as well as other content that may be of interest to you. If you consent to us contacting you for this purpose, please tick above.

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