Fostering, adopting and looked after children

Read about fostering

Learn about foster care and what is required to become a foster carer.

Get information on adoption

A way of providing a permanent family for a child in care.

What is private fostering?

Learn about private fostering and how you can notify the Council of such arrangements.

Find out about residential care

We also offer residential care for children and young people, on a full time or temporary basis.

Get support as a young person leaving care

Find out how our Throughcare and Aftercare Service supports young people leaving care.

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Child protection

What to do if you are worried about a child.

Make a difference - foster a child 

Visit our Foster Care Website to find out more about becoming a carer.

Barnardo's Lothian Supported Carers Scheme

Barnardo's are looking for people who could offer a young person a room in their home and provide practical and emotional support to help the young person develop the life skills they need to successfully live more independently.