[green pea]

I have decided I would like to become a foster carer in the near future. I meet all the criteria apart from I currently live in a 1 bedroom council rented flat. I wondered if Sheffield Council would be willing to offer me a property with a spare bedroom before I apply to be a carer?

I know there are hundreds of fabulous foster carers in Sheffield and wondered if someone had been in the same position.

[MrMoran]

I dont think the council will go for it.
Nice scam idea though

[green pea]

MrMoran I thank you for your input. I do not appreciate the scam comment though.

[medusa]

Even if you don't have a spare room you can still foster babies. It's fine for babies and toddlers to be in your room with you.

[green pea]

Thank you Medusa, an informative answer to follow the last!. Though through many descussions with my partner we have decided on slightly older children, 3+.

[art_blaze]

Maybe best to rent privately or buy a property.

[andrejuan]

Perhaps if you go through the application and become approved, then the council/housing association might play ball. Especially if S/S talk to them.
Just guessing.... Your supervising social worker will know i'm sure.

[green pea]

Thanks Art Blaze, just thought that if I am going through the Sheffield City Council fostering team, they may be able to help with the housing as its the same Council.

[MrMoran]

Originally Posted by green pea

MrMoran I thank you for your input. I do not appreciate the scam comment though.

It was a joke.
It pays to keep a sense of humor these days.
Dint mean to offend.

[kidley]

and i to don't mean to be rude but if the council rehoused potential foster carers into bigger housers/flats i would guess there would be a lot of people doing fostering for about twelve months then packing it in, i am not suggesting you would do that for one minute

[simple as]

ive left my details with the council fostering department several days ago and still ive had no reply???
any advice?