What are the criteria to be foster parents?
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.
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