Members of LGBTQ+ community can provide invaluable support to teenagers who are experiencing confusion and anxiety around their own sexual identity, and those who may have experienced prejudice and discrimination in the past. LGBTQ+ carers can help young people develop a sense of pride and give them access to the community.
As an agency we want to positively represent all parts of society. We want to actively increase the number of LGBTQ+ foster carers as representation matters.
Can I become a foster carer?
The thought of being a therapeutic foster carer may be daunting. Please relax, if that’s you. You don’t need to be an expert or experienced in this kind of work, to be a foster carer with Chrysalis. Most of all you need the personal qualities which will help you to use our approach to helping children.
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Frequently Asked Questions from the LGBTQ Community
Can same sex couples foster?
Yes, of course you will need to undergo a full fostering assessment as a couple before being approved and having a child placed in your care. So long as you fulfil our basic criteria to foster, you’re welcome to start things moving with our online enquiry form. After that, we’ll visit you at home to ask a few questions and answer any of yours. Then, if you want to take things further, you’ll start your assessment, before going to panel to hopefully become approved. We’ll support you at every stage
Can I be single and foster?
Yes, of course you will need to undergo a full fostering assessment as a couple before being approved and having a child placed in your care. So long as you fulfil our basic criteria to foster, you’re welcome to start things moving with our online enquiry form. After that, we’ll visit you at home to ask a few questions and answer any of yours. Then, if you want to take things further, you’ll start your assessment, before going to panel to hopefully become approved. We’ll support you at every stage
Will I be assessed in the same way as everyone else?
Yes, of course you will need to undergo a full fostering assessment as a couple before being approved and having a child placed in your care. So long as you fulfil our basic criteria to foster, you’re welcome to start things moving with our online enquiry form. After that, we’ll visit you at home to ask a few questions and answer any of yours. Then, if you want to take things further, you’ll start your assessment, before going to panel to hopefully become approved. We’ll support you at every stage
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