LGBT+ Fostering
We proudly welcome LGBTQ+ foster carers and celebrate the diversity and love they bring to fostering. Your sexuality or gender identity has no bearing on your ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive home for a child in care. Whether you’re single, in a couple, or part of a non-traditional family setup, what matters most is your capacity to offer stability, compassion, and commitment. Children thrive in homes where they feel loved and accepted—and LGBTQ+ carers play a vital role in helping young people feel seen, safe, and valued. At our agency, inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s a promise.
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LGBT foster care myths
Being gay and divorced does not automatically disqualify someone from fostering in the UK. The primary consideration in the fostering process is the ability of the prospective foster parent to provide a safe and nurturing environment for a child. As long as the individual meets the necessary criteria, such as passing background checks and meeting age and health requirements, they can be considered for fostering regardless of their sexual orientation or marital status.
Transgender and bisexual individuals can certainly become foster parents in the UK. Sexual orientation does not preclude anyone from fostering. In fact, at Match Foster Care we actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as gay, transgender or bisexual, to consider fostering.
Becoming an LGBT+ foster parent in the UK is a similar process to becoming a foster parent for anyone else. Here are some general steps to consider.
Once you decide to become a foster parent through Match Foster Care you will need to complete an application. You will be asked to provide information about your personal background, your motivation to foster, and your experience working with children.
The second step is the assessment process which usually takes 16-20 weeks to complete. During this period, a social worker will visit you for an assessment, which includes interviews and home visits to assess your suitability to foster.
Next, you will be required to complete a training program that covers a range of topics, including child development, safeguarding, and fostering regulations.
Once your assessment and training are complete, a fostering panel will make a recommendation on your approval as a foster parent.
If you are indeed interested in fostering, you can contact our team for more information on the process and requirements.
Droitwich Office
Severn House, 30 – 32 Ombersley Street West,
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire,
WR9 8QZ
Stoke-on-Trent Office
3-5 Vale Street,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,
ST4 7LR
