{"id":5420,"date":"2026-04-28T14:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aws.co.bw\/arisefosteragency\/?page_id=5420"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:54:03","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aws.co.bw\/arisefosteragency\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is fostering?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Fostering involves providing a safe, stable, and nurturing home for children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families. The aim is to support their wellbeing, development, and future outcomes.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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Who can become a foster carer?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who can provide a safe and supportive home environment. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to safeguard children, promote their welfare, and work as part of a professional team.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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Do I need qualifications to foster?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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No formal qualifications are required. However, all foster carers must complete training and demonstrate the skills and commitment needed to care for children and young people.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is the process of becoming a foster carer?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The process includes an initial enquiry, a full assessment with background checks, mandatory training, and approval by a fostering panel. Once approved, carers are matched with suitable placements.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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How long does the assessment process take?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The assessment process varies depending on individual circumstances, but it is carried out thoroughly to ensure carers are fully prepared and suitable.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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What checks are required?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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All applicants undergo enhanced DBS checks, references, and a comprehensive assessment to ensure they can safeguard and support children effectively.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What support will I receive as a foster carer?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Foster carers receive ongoing support, including regular supervision, training, and access to professional advice. There is also 24-hour out-of-hours support available.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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Will I receive training?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Yes. All foster carers complete mandatory pre-approval training and continue to receive ongoing development opportunities, including safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and child development.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What types of fostering placements are available?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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We offer a range of placements, including emergency, short-term, long-term, respite, specialist, parent and child, and placements for children with additional needs.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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How are children matched with foster carers?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Children are matched based on their needs, the carer\u2019s skills and experience, and cultural or identity considerations to ensure the best possible placement.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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Can I choose the type of placement I provide?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Yes. This is discussed during the assessment process, and placements are matched according to your skills, experience, and preferences.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Foster carers receive financial allowances to support the care of children. Details are discussed during the application process.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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Will I have time off?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Yes. Short break (respite) arrangements can be provided to support foster carers and ensure they have time to rest.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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What if I need help outside office hours?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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We provide 24-hour out-of-hours support to ensure foster carers always have access to advice and assistance when needed.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How do I start the process?<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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You can begin by contacting Arise Fostering Agency to make an enquiry. Our team will guide you through each step of the process.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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