i want to be a foster career?

first of all look at the reasons why you want to do it. i,m not being negative but it,s a big decision to take on someone else,s problems. not just because you have a spare bedroom or space, you really want to do it so you can offer a child a better life than they would have in their natural parents home and show them there is a little love in the world.

you will have to think if you want to go on respite, emergency care and holiday relief or long term fostering with the same child / children.

not all children come from broken homes so you will have to be prepared for mental problems as well.

you will have to go through a comprehensive training programme and selection procedure, can be up to 2 years.

if after all of this you decide to go ahead then contact your local council or nowadays there are dedicated foster agencies all around the country always looking for new carers.

hope it all goes well for you, it can give you a great satisfaction

If done correctly, there is no "career" in fostering children.

At least, not monetarily.

What little your state may pay you for the children doesn't touch, typically, the expenses you have with taking care of them.

Let's put it this way...you couldn't just call taking care of them your only job if you were single, you'd HAVE to work somewhere, or you'd all starve, unless you are like some foster parents who don't spend a dime on the kids and think it's all "free money". UGH Those folks are the WORST!

it will be worth doing a childcare course at your local college. maybe just an evening course. it will show you commitment as well. try and get as many babysitting jobs as possible also.

aswell as that, you should look into learning and behavioural difficulties (as a lot of the children have problem as you probably already know) and be prepared to take children of different ages not just the young children. Older children's placements may be temporary if you want to foster young children but socially services may ask you to take in all ages. and read books about the appropriate subjects.

good luck xxxx

start with u have to b old enough over 30.

You would contact the relevant council department in your area. Typically you will go through a long application process to assess your eligibility to be foster carer.