Fostering

Fostering in Aberdeenshire

Learn why we need foster carers in Aberdeenshire. Find out about the different types of fostering, includes information on private fostering.

Becoming a foster carer

Find out who foster carers are and what they do. If you are interested in becoming a foster carer this section will tell you what is involved and how to start.

Allowances and payments

Learn more about the weekly fostering allowance and skills payments which are paid to foster carers.

Support and training

Find out about the support and training available to you as a foster carer in Aberdeenshire.

Foster children

Information about being in foster care and who can help you.

Children of foster carers

Information about how it will affect you if your parents are foster carers or thinking about becoming foster carers.

Contact us

Find out about the different ways we can be contacted.

Fostering service inspection report

Report on the annual Care Inspectorate inspection of our fostering service.