About this event
Many people may assume that their sexuality or gender identity will discount them from becoming an approved foster carer.
At National Fostering Group, we are interested in the caring, safe environment you could offer a foster child. You could have the skills they need.
The facts about fostering and LGBTQ+ families
In fact, it is illegal to discriminate against potential foster carers because of their sexual orientation. It seems hard to imagine that it has only been a decade since discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples and individuals preventing them from fostering was made unlawful.
In the past decade, the contribution that LGBT+ carers have made to the lives of thousands of children across the UK has been immense. In 2006 the law changed, allowing both foster or adoptive carers in an LGBT+ couple to appear as legal guardians on the adoption or fostering paperwork.
This change has resulted in a steady increase in LGBT+ foster carers; with both parents’ rights acknowledged by law, fostering has become far more viable and attractive to couples.
Accessibility:
The Centre's accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.