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About Fostering

There are so many reasons to foster . Much like the young people we support, each foster carer’s reasons are unique. Many foster carers tell us it’s always something they’ve wanted to do; it’s just waiting for the right time. Many of our foster ...

Types of Fostering

Full-time Foster Carer This is when you have a young person placed on a full-time basis. For this role, we would not expect you to be in any other paid employment, committing fully to your self-employed role as a full time foster carer. Full...

What is Fostering with Kibble?

To foster is to provide care, support and a loving home to a child or young person who is unable to live with their birth family. There are various reasons why a child comes into care. These are normally due to the child’s early childhood experiences. M...

Fostering Journey

Taking the first step to becoming a foster carer can often be the biggest. With so many unknowns, the process can feel daunting. But once you’re on that journey and you welcome a child or young person into your home and family, see them smile, grow i...

About Us

Kibble Fostering pride ourselves on being a ‘fostering family’, made up of incredible children and young people . We're a friendly and professional care team that includes our invaluable foster carers. We do things differently compared to many...

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Our Fostering Team

Our team pride ourselves on being a ‘fostering family’. Made up of incredible children and young people, and a friendly and professional care team that includes our invaluable foster carers. Given the specialist work undertaken by our carers and...

Start your fostering journey today!

It’s great to see you taking an interest in becoming a foster carer. You can complete our short online form which starts below or if the time is not quite right yet, you can join our mailing list. Alternatively, you can reach us on: 0800 008 68...

Transfer to Us

Firstly, thank you for considering coming to be a part of our fostering family. We would love to speak with you and give you the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to help you decide. We recognise that change is not easy. There...

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Foster with Us

To foster with Kibble means you become part of a supportive fostering family. As one of Scotland's oldest charities, Kibble has supported children and young people for over 160 years. To foster with Kibble, you can expect: • Generous fostering f...

Skills and Training

We are passionate about the professional and personal development of our foster carers and want to ensure that you are fully skilled and confident to carry out the role. We provide high-quality training and continuing professional development opportunities...

Volunteer with Kibble’s Fostering Services

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Fostering Services as a volunteer. This new, voluntary role is particularly suited to candidates who may be considering a career as a foster carer and want to gain a deeper understanding of the...

Why Kibble?

24/7 Support We offer round the clock support to young people and foster carers, so help is always at hand when you need it. Family Placement Supervisor Every foster carer shall have an allocated family placement supervisor. They shall meet...

Pay and Allowances

We understand that becoming a foster carer is considered a vocation by many, but we also understand that it is equally not always an easy decision to take. This is why, in addition to the substantial support we shall always provide to ensure you feel...

FAQ's

We understand that you will have a lot of questions when deciding to become a foster carer. That’s why we have gathered some of the most frequently asked questions to help support your decision. .aagb__accordion_container.no-pro-plan .aagb__accordion_body {...

Freedom of Information

Under the extension to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, functions such as secure accommodation and education are covered by all aspects of FOISA legislation including publishing information. Individuals have a right to access all recorded...

Stories

Fostering Webinar - Wed 30th October 2024

Join us at this informative virtual information session for prospective foster carers and learn what makes us different and sector leading in how we support our carers, young people, and staff. Kibble Fostering offers up to £35k per annum per child ...

A new look for our foster care website

We are thrilled to announce the revamp of our new foster care website, dedicated to supporting children across Scotland. This platform is designed to be a comprehensive resource for current and prospective foster parents. Our goal is to streamline...

Fostering campaign goes live in Glasgow

Are you ready to make a difference in a child’s life? Kibble Fostering in Glasgow offers you the opportunity to provide a safe, loving home for vulnerable children who need it the most. Our fostering service is more than just a commitment; it's a...

Olympic fun with Kibble Fostering

Last week the team at Kibble Fostering hosted an Olympics themed day!The event featured mini sports competitions like relay races, long jumps, and football matches. We all enjoyed friendly games, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Much akin to the...

Our Adventures in Fundraising

Some of our team got involved in a charity fundraiser for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland on a sunny day on the River Clyde, Glasgow. This is Scotland’s largest health charity helping people with chest, heart and stroke conditions live life to the f...

Summer Review

This summer, our children and young people had an action-packed break, filled with memorable adventures thanks to the dedicated support of Kibble’s Child & Youth Workers. While taking some time away from their foster families, they enjoyed a...

A Thrill-Seeking Day out in Blackpool

On a quest to seek out some of the UK’s top attractions this summer, young people and adults from our fostering service set their sights on the famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach!

Monkeying Around at Edinburgh Zoo

This summer, despite the torrential rain young people and adults from our fostering team took a trip to Edinburgh Zoo where we got to meet the animals and even play with the cheeky monkeys. We were joined on the trip by our team mascot, Wigley, who even...

Walking with Dinosaurs

On one of our many summer trips, young people and adults in our fostering team visited Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park in Stirling! Blessed with a dry, sunny day we set off on our way to visit the wild animals and catch a glimpse of the Dinosaurs...

An Unforgettable Summer at Camp America

This summer, Connor, a young person at Kibble Fostering realised his dream to work at the elusive Camp America. The journey to get there was long, and at times arduous, but his unwavering commitment to working at one of the world’s most famous children’s cam...

Make This a Life Changing Year

As we embark on a brand-new year, Foster Carers Lorraine and Martin are encouraging people to make this a truly life-changing year by fostering a child or young person with Kibble Fostering. The couple, from South Lanarkshire, have two grown children...

Willow's School Club

In February this year, Willow bravely started a brand-new primary school with her little brother Callum. This was a huge challenge for any eleven-year-old girl, but for Willow this new start also coincided with living with her new foster family in a...

Becoming a Foster Carer has been a Dream Come True

Foster carers are often portrayed as being one type of person, however, in fact they come from different walks of life, bringing with them a range of versatile skills and qualities which can help improve the life of young people.

One Day I’d Love to Foster

Child and Youth Care Worker Mark Pope values his role within Kibble's Fostering Service so highly, that he hopes to foster in the future.

Small Steps and Giant Leaps

In this blog, one of our foster carers shares her reflections and pride on the significant strides of her teenager on a recent family summer holiday.

Chasing the Eye of the Storm

One thing this year has shown us, is just how enjoyable it is to witness nature at full power. For young lad, Nathan, the recent storms were the catalyst for a great day out with his key worker, Jim. With many shops, cinemas and activities closed,...

Real Stories, Real Lives: Meet Jade

“A short break foster carer is essentially creating that extended family which many young people in care don’t have experience of.” Jade, daughter of Foster Carer and proud “big sister” Jade listened to her mum, Shary, express her delight t...

Environmental Information

According to the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, environmental information is defined as “any information on the state of the elements of the environment, such as air and atmosphere, water, soil, land, landscape and natural sites i...