Fostering in Dundee
Why foster with Fostering People Dundee?
Scotland urgently needs more foster families, especially here in Dundee. Right now, over 12,500 children need care, yet only 3,261 families are approved to foster. That’s why we’re always looking for amazing people in Dundee and surrounding areas who want to make a real difference in a child’s life.
We work with every local authority in Scotland. Each year, hundreds of placement requests come through, from children of all ages — from toddlers to teenagers. The demand for foster carers in Dundee continues to grow.
Support you can count on
When you become a foster parent in Dundee, you’ll never feel alone:
- A dedicated supervising social worker provides support every step of the way.
- High-quality training helps you build skills and confidence.
- 24/7 support, every day of the year.
- Local support groups where foster parents share advice and experiences.
- A close-knit community of foster families in Dundee.
- As a not-for-profit agency, everything we do prioritises children and families.
Who can foster in Dundee?
We welcome people from all walks of life. You can apply to foster in Dundee if you:
- Are aged 21 or over.
- Have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
- Can provide a spare bedroom for a foster child.
- Have reliable transport or good access to public transport.
- Want to make a positive difference in a child’s life.
We need foster carers who can care for children of all ages. Right now, there’s a particular need for carers who can look after siblings or older children. If you have space at home and your heart, you could help keep brothers and sisters together.
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We offer one of the best fostering allowances.
Alongside our outstanding support, we offer one of the highest fostering allowances available. Our allowances range from £454 – £488. Our standard rate for a child over the age of 10 years is over £486.60, per child (£2,114 per month). Additionally, foster carers pay no tax on their fostering allowance.
On-going Training
You don’t need to be experienced to foster with us, we offer training right from the start and throughout your assessment and beyond.
Very Good Support
We have been rated as Very Good by the Care Inspectorate since 2013 across all areas of our organisation. You can be confident that you’ll be given excellent support any time of the day or night.
A Friendly Welcome
You’ll be a member of a friendly local team, where everyone knows each other and meets up regularly for support and fun activities alongside other great perks.
Part of a Dundee fostering family
At Fostering People, you’re never just a number. We know each foster family personally and listen to what matters most to you.
You’ll also be part of a wider community of foster families in Dundee. We host family events and activities throughout the year. Past favourites include:
- Zoo trips
- Picnics
- Baking competitions
- Parties
- Trampolining
- Go-karting
- Bowling
These activities give foster families a chance to connect, share experiences, and create lasting memories together.
Meet our foster care Scotland team
Our Scotland team is led by Registered Manager, Cassie Yeaman. Cassie has worked in fostering for more than 30 years and has been part of Fostering People since we opened in 2012.
She’s supported by a dedicated team of social workers and support staff who live across Scotland. That means our foster families always receive local, face-to-face support from people who truly understand their community.
Cassie Yeaman
Registered Manager
Amber Mann
Keep the Promise Change Officer
Debbie Lane
Education, Administration and Recruitment Manager
Paula Moore
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Marie Morrison
Supervising Social Worker
Freya Cummings
Apprentice Administrator
Amey Dalton
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Charlie Dudum
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Nicky Bruce
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Abbie Glennie
Administrator
Download our free Finance Guide
We offer one of the very best fostering allowances available alongside other great perks.
Our finance guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to understand what impact fostering will have on your household income.
Start your fostering journey in Dundee
Fostering in Dundee changes lives — for children, and for you. If you live in Dundee or nearby and have the space in your home and heart, we’d love to hear from you.
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Areas we cover in Scotland
We are recruiting foster carers in these areas to ensure that all children across Scotland have a safe place to call home:
