Specialist fostering
Fostering disabled children
Specialist fostering scheme is where people are offering a service which is either supporting children with disabilities from home (sort of respite care) or from another carer and there are two types: fee paid where the fostering applicant offers a set number of days per month.
Short and long term placements usually suit people who have personal or professional experience of caring for disabled children, or transferable skills.
Parent and child fostering:
Parent and child fostering is when you have a young parent and their child living in your home. Social workers may choose this type of joint placement if they are unsure whether the parent can care for their child effectively. It can be easier to assess their abilities when they are living within a foster family.
Parent and child fostering usually suit people who:
- have experience fostering
- have childcare skills and the ability to work and communicate with young people
- want to support a young parent and show them how best to care for their child
You can earn more for offering your home to a parent and child. Learn more about financial support.