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Start your Fostering journey with TACT

We are the UK’s largest dedicated fostering charity and we have been helping to provide loving families for vulnerable children since 1993. As a charity, we put young people at the heart of every decision and we passionately believe that all children deserve to live in loving, safe and stable homes. We are not driven by profit, but by the best possible outcomes, which is why all our surplus income is reinvested into services for our foster carers and the children they care for.

In this section you will find all the information you need to start your fostering journey.

Can I Foster?

One of the most common questions we are asked is, “Can I Foster”?

Our foster carers come from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and ethnic groups. We ask that all people considering to become a foster carer must have a spare bedroom and the passion to help change a child’s life.

Find out if you can foster

How to Become a Foster Carer?

Becoming a foster carer is one of the most rewarding things a person can do.

If you’re thinking of becoming a foster carer with TACT, you may be a little unsure as to where to start. To support you on your way, we have broken down the journey to becoming a foster carer.

Explore the process

Fostering Allowance

As soon as you’re an approved foster carer with TACT and begin caring for a young person, you will immediately receive a fostering allowance.

We pay our foster carers generous fostering allowances to reflect the hard work and dedication offered to our young people.

Our fostering allowances

The Types of Fostering

Children and young people enter care for a variety of reasons, which is why there are many types of fostering.

We need foster carers for all different types of fostering. Curious about which type might be the best fit for you?

Explore types of fostering

Support for Foster Carers

As a TACT foster carer, you can rest assured that you will receive exceptional support at every step of your fostering journey.

With over 30 years of experience, we’ve built a strong support system backed by a wealth of resources and expertise.

Learn about the support we offer

Training for Foster Carers

As a TACT foster carer you’ll have access to our comprehensive learning experience.

We work closely with you to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge needed to make a real difference to the lives of the children and young people in your care.

Explore our training progamme