Thinking about fostering? Let us tell you how
When you are considering becoming a foster carer, you will have lots of questions about what the role entails. Here, Lambeth social worker Shabina discusses topics including who is allowed to foster, how you are assessed and supported, and why you should join our team.
Lambeth Council social worker Shabina explains the rules around who can and can't foster.
Lambeth Council social worker Shabina explains how someone is assessed to become a foster carer.
Shabina discusses the support offered by the council to its foster carers.
Shabina explains why you should consider becoming a foster carer with Lambeth Council.
Featuring the experiences of four Lambeth foster carers, this film looks at the process of becoming a foster carer, the challenges it entails, the rewards it brings and the support on offer from the perspectives of a single person, a married couple and a same-sex couple.
It also features a Lambeth Council social worker discussing the process of becoming a foster carer and how we support you as part of our dedicated team. We hope it will help you understand what fostering involves, answer any questions you might have, and encourage you to join us and make a difference to the lives of children in Lambeth.