MK Council are now recruiting new foster carers.

There are a number of reasons why children in Milton Keynes are placed in care; there may be a crisis in the family, ill health, relationship difficulties or bereavement. For some children they will have experienced abuse and need to be given the reassurance of a safe, understanding and supportive home. Foster caring is extremely rewarding, allowing these children to live and develop within a family. Most children will be going through a difficult time and will rely on foster carers to help them gain a sense of confidence and security. We also do our best to keep brothers and sisters together where siblings need to be fostered and cared for.MK Council seek foster carers from a wide range of backgrounds and experience to match the individual needs of children and young people. A great foster carer has the quality of patience, understanding and enthusiasm as well as the kindness to share their home and life with others

The criteria are: You are at least 21 years of age.
You have a spare bedroom which can comfortably accommodate a foster child..
You do not have significant health problems that would hinder your role as a foster carer. You will be asked to undertake a medical with your GP to ensure you are healthy enough to be a foster carer.
Children aged 5 and under will not be placed in households where someone smokes..
You have not committed serious offences, offences relating to violent, sexual crimes or have convictions for such offences. We need to check out all potential carers with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Some people who have a criminal record can foster but careful consideration will be given to the nature and seriousness of the offence, how long ago the crime was committed and how you live your life now. DBS checks are undertaken on people aged 16 years and over living in your household.
You need to be available to care for your foster children including taking them to school, attending meetings and other appointments. For children who are under school age, you need to be fully committed to fostering and a carer needs to be available at all times.
For those considering caring for children of school age, you can work part time but you need to be flexible to allow you to respond to the child's needs, meetings and school holidays..
You have a computer/laptop and have access to the internet..

• Saturday, 15th September, 2019
• Milton Keynes
• Buckinghamshire, UK.