Fostering - precluding factors

On this page you will find information about the main precluding factors to fostering. These are factors that may result in an unsuccessful application to become a foster carer.

Health

Where your medical or psychiatric history or current state of health gives reasonable cause for concern about your future health prospects, or the child's health or safety.

CRB Checks

Whether you, a family member or support network have a criminal record (either current or 'spent') of offences, which calls into question your suitability to foster, or could place a child at risk. These are any offences against children or regarding violence.

Housing

If you are homeless or where your current accommodation is unsuitable for the placement of a child or young person.

Domestic animals

If your household contains domestic animals that may endanger the health or safety of the child or young person, or be on the dangerous dogs list.

Parenting

Where your child or children have been the subject of care proceedings or child protection proceedings giving reasonable cause for concern, or there have been serious concerns about your care of children by other agencies or employees.

Contact us

To begin a discussion with us about fostering, please submit the register my interest form or phone our free phone number: 0800 952 2926.