Fostering In Scotland
Regions we cover in Scotland
With over 30 years experience in foster care, we are the UK’s largest dedicated fostering charity. When you choose to foster with TACT, you will receive a generous fostering allowance, 24/7 support and access to a comprehensive training programme. You could join our Fostering Scotland team of carers!
Sadly, there are many children in Scotland who cannot be looked after by their own family. We are urgently recruiting more foster carers in Scotland who can provide care and support to some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We are recruiting foster carers all across Scotland, particularly in:
Use our interactive map to discover the areas we cover in Scotland.
Meet The Area Manager
Natasha Cartwright, is our Area Manager for Scotland. Natasha manages a wonderful team of social workers in the area and ensures that our team of foster carers are fully supported.
“I have a passion for providing the most vulnerable children in society with a sense of security and stability and helping them realise their true potential. Working with a team of fantastic foster carers and staff in Scotland is a privilege and humbling experience.”
– Natasha Cartwright
Meet your Fostering Recruitment Manager
Once you make a fostering enquiry with us, you’ll be connected with your local Fostering Recruitment Manager. They will be your dedicated point of contact throughout the entire process. Your Fostering Recruitment Manager is there to support you every step of the way, from answering your initial questions and helping you understand what fostering involves, to guiding you through the application and assessment stages.
“I have 5 children – one is fostered but feels just like all the others which was absolutely my intention. My fostering experience as an active foster carer has really helped me do my job to a high standard as I rely on my professional and personal values and knowledge when I am thinking about what children need from their carers.”
Katya, Fostering Recruitment Manager (Scotland)
Read more about Katya
I’m Katya and I have been the Fostering Recruitment Manager for TACT Scotland for nearly a year now. I’ve been a social worker for 25 years, and have pretty much always worked in the fostering and adoption sector, apart from a brief spell at Barlinnie Prison which was an eye opener. I should clarify I was staff and not an inmate!
I have worked across a number of fostering providers including a local authority and three independent agencies. This has helped me learn a lot about what works and what doesn’t. I am passionate about happy childhoods for children and it is always on my mind when recruiting new carers.
I love helping people on their journey to become foster carers. I think I can answer lots of questions, plus I can fully appreciate how intense the assessment process can be.
I know it can be daunting when thinking about fostering, but my job is to hold your hand throughout the whole experience. I think the introductory training can be an eye opener and I check in with applicants regularly through the process so they have a consistent link.
I have a fabulous group of assessors who I work really closely with and connect with all the time on the progress applicants are making.
I do go to the gym a lot, but often just for coffee and cake! I swim and dog walk and love reading books, always trying to average one a week and I really enjoy dissecting them in a book group. I will also admit to a ridiculously high score on Candy Crush, I think I am the last person still playing it – we all need some non-judgemental downtime! I also love movies and hanging out with my big family.
I have 5 children. One is fostered but feels just like all the others which was absolutely my intention. My fostering experience as an active foster carer has really helped me do my job to a high standard as I rely on my professional and personal values and knowledge when I am thinking about what children need from their carers.
Before we fostered our 11 year old son, we had a range of unaccompanied asylum seekers with us which taught us a lot about culture, diverse needs and preparing young people for independence.
Our TACT Scotland Community
Moments captured of our incredible foster carers and staff, across TACT in Scotland.
Can I foster in Scotland?
The first step is to check that you fulfil the basic general fostering requirements:
- Are you at least 21 years old?
- Do you have at least one spare bedroom in your home?
- Are you a full-time resident of the UK, or do you have indefinite leave to remain?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to all three questions, you have fulfilled the initial criteria. We would now like to talk to you further about why you would like to become a foster carer, and ask you some more questions.
Foster carers come to us for many reasons and stay with us, because we help them do the most rewarding job in the world.
Together we transform the lives of children and young people, giving them the chance to lead happy, loving, fulfilled lives. At TACT we are more than just a fostering agency; as a charity we put our foster carers and the children they care for at the heart of everything that we do. Choosing to become a foster carer is one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make, and we will be by your side every step of the way making sure that you feel valued, encouraged and supported – that is why 98% of our foster carers would recommend fostering with TACT.
why foster with tact in Scotland?
- Support for new carers.
All new TACT Scotland foster carers will be allocated a foster carer buddy, to provide informal support and guidance. - Local support and wellbeing groups for existing carers.
Monthly face-to-face support groups, where carers connect and engage in activities designed for their wellbeing, including Wellbeing Walks and Lunches. These gatherings offer a supportive community and opportunities to recharge and share experiences. - Support for young people.
We provide a variety of engaging activities for our young people. We also ensure that our care-experienced young people receive support for life, via our TACT Connect service. - Supporting your own children.
We understand that your own children play an important role in the fostering household. As such, our ‘Children Who Foster’ events provide your own children with an opportunity to socialise with other young people who make an amazing contribution to fostering. These activities often include trampolining, bowling, and cinema trips, as well as online support groups tailored for birth children. - Therapeutic support
Monthly Therapeutic support group with a psychotherapist, and support for carers through 1:1 consultations.
The Promise
The Promise Scotland started back in 2016 when Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, made a commitment that Scotland “would come together and love its most vulnerable children and give them the childhood they deserve”. This led to an Independent Care Review, which was driven by those with experience of care and listening to the voices of over 5,500 children, young people and adults.
We are dedicated to #KeepThePromise to help continue to provide better lives for children and young people and ensure that every child and young person grows up feeling loved, safe and respected.
Foster Carer Stories
Discover what other TACT foster carers across Scotland have to say about their experiences.
“We are moved by how much they have flourished”
Duncan and Doretta, TACT foster carers since 2018, chose TACT Scotland for its strong support and training. Caring for a sibling group, they’re proud of how much the children have flourished, thriving at home and school.
“Fostering keeps you young and fit”
Joyce and John, TACT foster carers since 2010 share their story on how “Fostering keeps you young and fit”. Starting with their first placement, and how this led on to fostering their 3rd child
“I enjoy seeing my foster children grow in confidence”
Amanda, a foster carer since 2019 describes her career change from a full time mum to a foster parent as “the perfect job for me”. Learn about Amandas story
Fostering Information Events
- March 20, 2026
- East Midlands, London, North West, Scotland, South West, Virtual, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & North East,
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Information Event – 20th March
Our virtual information event on 20th March is the perfect opportunity to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
- March 30, 2026
- East Midlands, London, North West, Scotland, South West, Virtual, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & North East,
- Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Virtual Information Event – 30th March
Our virtual information event on 30th March is the perfect opportunity to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
- April 16, 2026
- East Midlands, London, North West, Scotland, South West, Virtual, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & North East,
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Virtual Information Event – 16th April
Our virtual information event on 16th April is the perfect opportunity to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
- April 29, 2026
- East Midlands, London, North West, Scotland, South West, Virtual, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & North East,
- Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Virtual Information Event – 29th April
Our virtual information event on 29th April is the perfect opportunity to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
- May 20, 2026
- Scotland
- Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glasgow Information Event – 20th May
Live in Glasgow? Come along to our fostering information event at John Lewis on Wed 20th May to learn more about becoming a foster carer.
News & Updates
Keeping you connected with what’s happening in your local area.
TACT Welcome Government Plans for 10,000 New Foster Carers
The government has revealed a major foster carer recruitment drive, with the aim of recruiting up to 10,000 new foster carers.
TACT ‘Kicks Off’ with Dundee United Banner
TACT Scotland have taken the first step to making a connection with Dundee United, in the hope of keying in to their Community Trust Charity.
Celebrating Our Fostering Families in Scotland
TACT Scotland’s Children & Young People Wellbeing Practitioner, Colm, organised some great events for our fostering families last year.
Start Your Fostering Journey
