If you foster in the UK, Qualifying Care Relief (QCR) is the special tax scheme that usually means little or no Income Tax is due on...
If you’re thinking about fostering in the UK, the Form F assessment is the core process that determines whether you’ll be approved to care for children....
Thinking about fostering is exciting—and a bit daunting. This guide walks you through every stage in England, from the first enquiry to your first placement, with...
Choosing to foster is a big step—and getting clear on money matters helps you plan with confidence. This guide breaks down the 2025/26 National Minimum Allowance...
Thinking about becoming a foster carer in Cardiff? You’re in the right place. This guide pulls together the current Wales fostering allowance picture, the step-by-step process...
Thinking about becoming a foster carer in Bristol? Brilliant. Bristol needs people from all walks of life—homeowners and renters, couples and single people, with or without...
Thinking about fostering in Leicester? Great choice. Leicester City Council runs an established fostering service with clear steps to approval, structured training, and a package of...
Thinking about fostering in Nottingham this year—or already approved and comparing support? Here’s a clear, locally focused guide to allowances, fees, training and support, how to...
Thinking about fostering in Newcastle upon Tyne? Great choice. The city has an active local authority fostering service, a joined-up regional recruitment hub, and a mix...
Thinking about fostering in Sheffield and torn between applying with Sheffield City Council (the local authority, or LA) and an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)? You’re not...