What does a foster carer do?

Foster carers care for children in their home and carry out the day-to-day activities to meet their needs. Being a nurturing caregiver and building trusting relationships are fundamentals of the role. On a daily basis, foster carers:

• Make meals 
• Drop off and pick up children from school
• Communicate with nursery, school and other educational organisations to support learning
• Maintain the home and involve children and young people in family life
• Spend leisure time together, ensure children have the opportunity to play, relax and lead a healthy lifestyle
• Take children and young people to appointments and activities

Foster carers are also role models for those they look after, offering help, love and patience to children who often need time to trust.