What is Short-Term Foster Care?
Short-term fostering means giving a child a safe home when their parents or primary carers can no longer safely look after them. This type of fostering is sometimes referred to as temporary foster care.
Short-term fostering allows you to help a child during a time of significant change and uncertainty. You will help the child understand their situation and adapt to the changes they are going through. You will also provide stability during this difficult time. You may only spend a couple of weeks with them, but the impact you have may last a lifetime.