Yes, you can foster even if you have children living at home! 

We welcome all kinds of families because fostering can be a wonderful, rewarding experience for everyone.

By being themselves, your family can make foster children feel comfortable and accepted. Fostering can also help your children. By welcoming another child into their lives, you can teach kindness and compassion.

Fostering Barnsley offers support and training to help your family adjust to fostering. It's important to think about the changes fostering will bring and make sure everyone is prepared and excited.

Here are some steps to take when considering fostering with your family:

• Talk openly to your family- Have open conversations with everyone in the family. Discuss what fostering means, the responsibilities it brings, and let them share their thoughts and concerns.

• Make sure everyone is emotionally prepared- Make sure everyone in the family is emotionally ready for fostering. Talk about how fostering might affect your feelings and make sure everyone feels good about the decision.

• Create space in your home- Make sure your home has enough space for both the foster child and your own children. Everyone should have a place where they can have privacy and feel comfortable.

If you’re interested in fostering with Barnsley, our team will support you every step of the way. We offer many support services to help you feel confident and supported. We understand that every family is different, and we’ll make sure fostering is the right choice for you.