Fostering is providing a stable, nurturing home for a child or young person who cannot live with their family.
You’ll care for their emotional, physical, and developmental needs, working closely with social workers and professionals to help them heal, grow, and achieve a brighter future.
Interested in learning more? Join one of our friendly online sessions to speak directly with our team and get answers to all your fostering questions.
Absolutely, we accept transfer applications from existing foster carers. Get in touch with us to find out how the process works.
No, but you must be over 21.
You do not need to be in a relationship and can be a lone carer.
We carefully match all fostering families and many have their own children already.
There are different ways to flexibly foster, which may fit into your current lifestyle.
Yes. We welcome all applicants. As part of the assessments all carers undertake to prepare for fostering, you will complete a full medical to confirm they are physically able to care for children without risking their health. We will also build in extra support as needed.
Yes. Our training and support will help you on your fostering journey.
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At Anima Residential Care, we believe that every child deserves a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where they can grow, heal, and thrive. That’s why we welcome foster carers from all walks of life—regardless of sexuality, marital status, religion, or background—because every child is unique, and every young person deserves the right match.
What We Look For in a Foster Carer
Foster carers should be:
You’ll also need to:
Foster carers do everything great parents do—help with schoolwork, offer emotional support, create structure, and make space for laughter and joy. You’ll give a child or young person a safe place to grow, build trust, and just be themselves.
As they prepare for adulthood, you’ll help them learn essential life skills like cooking, managing money, and building self-confidence. Most importantly, you’ll be a steady presence—someone who shows up, listens, and believes in them.
New foster carers are fully supported with training and guidance every step of the way, ensuring you're prepared for any situation.
Foster carers receive a competitive allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child or young person.
Fostering with Anima Residential Care means ongoing support from your first enquiry through every step of the process.
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We offer a safe, inclusive space where every child is supported to grow, heal, and thrive. Our highly trained team is committed to providing personalised care that builds confidence, independence, and brighter futures.
