Helping Foster Families Thrive Across Scotland

Rated Very Good by the Care Inspectorate, we use over 30 years’ experience to carefully match children with the right families, creating stable homes where everyone can thrive.

New to fostering?

We’re experienced in supporting new foster carers, providing all the guidance you need to get started.

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We provide a full network of ongoing support. Transfer to us in as little as 3 months.

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What we pay

Our fostering allowance recognises your professionalism and rewards your commitment.

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Take the first step to a rewarding new career with Fosterplus. We’ll support you all the way.

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Find your local Fosterplus team

With offices across Scotland, we provide excellent local support to foster families from Ayrshire to Aberdeen. Join our community of dedicated foster carers who are providing safe, loving homes for vulnerable children and young people.

We’re committed to ‘keeping the promise’ by offering exceptional training and unwavering support to help you make a life-changing difference. We’re rated ‘Very Good’ by the Care Inspectorate, so you can trust us to guide you through every step of your fostering journey.

Support you can rely on

At Fosterplus Scotland, you’re never alone on your fostering journey. We believe collaboration is the key to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. That’s why we’re a connected community, and our foster carers have easy access to social workers, education specialists, and care professionals whenever needed.

From day one, we’ll be by your side, providing regular supervision and ongoing training, helping you navigate every fostering milestone and develop professionally. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with other local carers through fun activities, support groups, and events.

We’re here to make sure you and the children in your care have everything you need to build a strong, stable, and lasting connection.

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Great rewards and benefits for foster families

We believe every foster carer deserves recognition for their dedication. That’s why you’ll receive a generous fostering allowance and access to our exclusive foster carer rewards platform. From discounts on popular retailers to experiences, holidays and more, you’ll save money and have opportunities to make lasting memories.

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Join one of Scotland’s leading independent fostering agencies

We’re proud to be an award-winning fostering agency who have been providing outstanding foster care services to children and young people across the UK since 1996. We offer a broad range of fostering placements, from interim and short-break care to long-term and continuing care, always striving to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.  

With over 30 years of experience, we are experts in matching children with the right foster families, ensuring the whole family receives continuous support. We provide comprehensive training, generous financial support, and a strong network of ongoing guidance to ensure you have everything you need at every stage of your fostering journey.

Welcoming a child into your home and turning their life around is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Let us help you start this life-changing career today.

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Change a child’s life

Becoming a foster carer is one of the most rewarding things you can do. By offering your home and your time to a child in need, you’ll really be making a difference, and your care and support will forever change the course of their life.

Find out more about fostering, and start your journey today to making a difference.

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Fostering stories

Why it’s the Right Time to Start Fostering

Fostering a child is a life-changing role that can seem like a big step to take. These six new reasons reveal why it’s the perfect time to become a foster carer.

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March 24 2026

Alison’s Story: Fostering in her 60s and why being a single carer never held her back

Alison began fostering later in life, unsure if her age or being a single carer would hold her back. Over six years on, she shares how fostering with Fosterplus became the most rewarding decision she’s made—creating a safe, supportive home where a young person could grow, thrive, and feel a true sense of belonging.

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March 19 2026

“Make a difference and invest in a child’s life”: Derek and Diane’s Story

After 14 years’ experience fostering in South Africa, Derek and Diane were keen to make a difference in another child’s life here in the UK.

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December 23 2025

Steve Shares his Experience of being a Male Foster Carer

At first, it didn’t matter to me that I was going to be a male foster carer, I was just going to be a foster carer but now I understand just how important it is.

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December 23 2025

“Fostering is the most rewarding thing you will ever do”

Foster parents, Lorraine and Robert share their fostering experience over the past decade, including their experience of keeping siblings together in foster care.

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July 23 2023

“It’s good to know everyone’s culture. If it’s important to the child or their family, then we do what we need to do.”

Super parents, Maryelen and Billy, share their inspiring story which has led them to foster over 50 children and create a charity close to their hearts.

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Whether you’re ready to apply or just want to find out more, get in touch with us today

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You are required to have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a foster child. The spare room cannot be shared, and must be big enough to fit a single bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

Do you have a spare room?*

To be approved as a foster carer in the UK, you must be a British citizen or have the legal right to remain in the UK without restrictions that would prevent fostering.

Which of the following applies to you?*

How can we help you?*

The following questions are intended to help us understand your experience with children. Please note that prior experience is not required to become a foster carer, as full training will be provided.

Have you had children of your own?*

Do you have professional experience of working with children?*

Do you have professional experience of working with children?

Have you had any prior experience of fostering, such as being a foster parent or growing up in a fostering family?*

Have you ever adopted a child?*

Are you happy to receive regular fostering news from us?*

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First Name*

Last Name*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Postcode*