Fostering panel
Towards the end of your journey. You will be required to attend a Fostering Panel. The Fostering Panel is made up of 8-10 independent and professional members who evaluate the fostering assessment report and make a decision whether to recommend applicants as foster carers. Your recruitment social worker will also accompany you to the panel.
If your application is successful, you will be approved to foster. The panel will also make a recommendation as to the age and number of children you may be suited for caring, as well as the type of Fostering e.g. short term or long term.
It usually takes about four to six months to go the assessment and approval process to become a foster carer.
