• Be married and apply together as a couple

• Be at least 25 years old

• Be medically fit to care for children

• Commit to provide a child-safe home environment.(This includes refraining from the use of physical punishment such as caning or hitting.)

• For foster parents caring for children below the age of 13, a child-safe environment includes having window grilles on all windows.

You can find out if you are eligible to apply to be a foster parent here using our Fostering eligibility checker.