Fostering in Scotland

Why foster with Fostering People in Scotland?

Scotland urgently needs more foster families. Right now, more than 12,500 children need care, but only 3,261 families are approved to foster. That’s why we’re always looking for amazing people, just like you, who want to make a real difference in a child’s life.

We work with every local authority in Scotland and match children of all ages — from babies to young adults — with foster families. Each year, we receive hundreds of requests, and the need for foster carers keeps growing.

Support you can count on

Fostering People Scotland is a not-for-profit, independent agency. We’re currently recruiting foster parents across Aberdeenshire, the Lothians and the West of Scotland. We especially need people who can care for siblings or offer long-term placements. That stability gives young people the chance to grow up in a forever family until they reach independence.

When you foster with us, you’ll join a close-knit, supportive, child-focused team. We value every foster parent as an individual. We’ll get to know you personally and listen to what matters most to you. Because we’re small enough, your voice shapes how we work — while you also benefit from the wider Fostering People organisation.

Our team bring both professional and personal fostering experience. Some of us foster children ourselves, and others grew up in fostering families. That mix of lived and professional experience means we can support you with genuine understanding and compassion.

We’ll also make sure you and your family feel part of our community. You’ll be invited to events and activities designed for everyone. Past favourites include zoo trips, baking competitions, parties, picnics, trampolining, go-karting and bowling.