Steps to becoming a foster carer

Home visit

A social worker will visit you at home and gather some more information about you, your family and your history. They will then complete a short Initial Assessment Report with a recommendation on next steps. The social worker will share your information with their manager and a decision will be made about your suitability to progress to the next stage. If it is agreed that you can progress to the next step a Protecting Vulnerable Group scheme record check (criminal background check), Local Authority check, and Medical Record check will be initiated. If unexpected information is returned from the checks this will be discussed with you and a decision will be made by a manager about your suitability to continue.