Specialist fostering

Specialist foster care requires carers who are willing to care for children or young people who have higher levels of need. You will often receive additional training and support, and enhanced payment.

You will look after children who have additional physical, emotional, behavioural, developmental or educational needs. They may need to attend more doctor or school appointments. Specialist foster carers may also care for teenagers who need more support. Young people in this age group often need extra guidance and consistency to help them through an often tricky and emotional stage of their lives.

For this role, foster carers need to have excellent communication skills to work in partnership with the care team surrounding the child or young person. Collectively, you will provide stability and resilience.