Interested in fostering near Ayrshire?
There are hundreds of children across Scotland in need of a loving foster home and we’re looking for more passionate and committed people to join our team and make a difference to a child.
Our local fostering team supports families and children living across East, North and South Ayrshire, Arran, Dumfries and Galloway.
Based in the vibrant town of Prestwick, our bright and welcoming office provides a well-connected, supportive space for foster carers, children and staff to come together.
With all our local offices rated ‘Very Good’ by the Care Inspectorate, we’ve built a strong reputation for quality. The support you’ll receive as a foster carer will include your own dedicated social worker, expertise from our local, friendly team, full professional training and regular support groups, 24 hour helpline, and generous fostering payments.
If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer and would like to know more, chat to our friendly team today.
By Phone
Call us at:
0800 369 8512
By Email
You can get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form with any queries that you may have.
Visit an office
Unit 6
Ladykirk Business Park
Skye Road
Prestwick
KA9 2TA
We’re rated ‘Very Good’
by the Care Inspectorate.
Your local fostering team
Our team combines professional expertise with a genuinely friendly, supportive approach, guiding you through every aspect of fostering so you feel confident, capable and valued in your role.
We’re incredibly proud of our latest Care Inspectorate report, where we were rated ‘Very Good’ in three out of four areas. It recognises the strong, trusting relationships we build with our foster families, with carers sharing that they feel fully supported – and children experiencing a true sense of belonging.
But our support goes beyond day-to-day guidance. Our Ayrshire fostering team is deeply rooted in the local community, with a passion for making a difference. From fundraising events and our annual collection for Women’s Aid Ayrshire to working alongside local organisations that support vulnerable women and children, we’re proud to be part of something bigger.
Generous payments
We offer a fostering allowance of up to £2,564 (tax free) per month, per child, plus holiday and birthday payments, and many other benefits.
Full support package
You’ll be connected to the support you need 24/7, ranging from a dedicated social worker, regular support groups and social events, and an out of hours service.
Specialist training
We offer full, personalised training – online and in-person – from teaching the basics to advanced courses, to help you develop your skills as a foster carer.
Excellent outcomes
With all offices rated ‘Very Good’ by The Care Inspectorate, we pride ourselves on quality and being a fostering agency families and children can rely on.
It’s Never Too Late to Change a Child’s Life
Like Alison, you may be wondering whether your age or circumstances could hold you back from fostering. The truth is, what matters most is your commitment, compassion and desire to make a difference.
Who can become a
foster carer?
The main requirements to foster a child are:
- Aged over 21 years (no upper age limit)
- Have a spare bedroom
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
You do not need any experience or qualifications, as full training is given – but it’s important to be passionate about wanting to make a difference to children’s lives.
There are also no requirements regarding background or family circumstances. Foster parents can be single, gay, married or straight and we encourage applicants from all ethnic backgrounds to join our fostering team.
Speak to us today if you have any questions.
The fostering process
Step 1 – Enquire
To find out more about fostering, you just need to complete our enquiry form (or call us on 0800 369 8512) and we’ll chat through everything. Whether you’re just looking for more information or you’re ready to apply, our team are here to help.
Step 2 – Home visit
If you’re happy to proceed, we’ll arrange to visit you to share more information and answer any of your questions.
Step 3 – Application & Assessment
Once you’re ready to apply, you’ll complete an application and we’ll carry out our checks and complete our Form F assessment. The whole process generally takes between 4-6 months.
Step 4 – Approval
Once your assessment is complete, you’ll attend a panel meeting. We’ll discuss your application and you’ll then be officially approved as a foster carer.
#KeepingthePromise
“Our ethos at Fosterplus is very much around providing continuity to the children and young people we care for, so they feel safe, secure and able to build nurturing relationships with their foster families while maintaining positive connections with their birth family too.
We achieve this by carefully matching children and young people with foster carers who can meet their individual needs and provide a loving home for as long as it’s needed. We also ensure that our foster parents receive the support they need to overcome challenges and establish long-lasting relationships with the children they care for.
We’re fully committed to #KeepingthePromise and are working hard to make ongoing enhancements to the services we deliver to children and young people in our care.”
Chrise Grundy Hoban, Head of Operations
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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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