Why foster with us?

We urgently need both full time and short break foster carers to support children from birth to age 21.  We place Edinburgh’s children with our own carers first.  This means you are less likely to experience prolonged periods whilst waiting for children to care for.

You will become a valued member of Edinburgh’s Fostering team that has over 300 carers and will help care, plan, and support your foster child’s future.  

You will enjoy access to a great support package:

• Training courses and in-depth preparation groups
• Guidance on the best fostering match for you and your family
• 1:1 guidance and support from your own allocated social worker
• Emergency out of hours 24-hour support
• A 28-day paid retainer  if between caring duties and waiting on another full time caring match *
• Extra four weeks’ children’s allowance per year for extra costs you may have during summer holidays, birthday’s and Christmas *
• 21 days paid holiday per year for each child you support*
• Equipment and mileage costs 
• Weekly fee and allowance for each child you support
• A choice of carer support groups
• Access to our Benefit Discount scheme 
• Paid membership to Fostering Network
• Holiday Application scheme where extra payments will be considered for costs when taking children on holiday *

* 0 to 18 full time fostering placements only.