Vicki I think the only thing that might get in the way is being called away to a different area at short notice.  I think they would be concerned about that.  I'd phone someone up and chat.  We did just respite foster care for a year - just taking children on weekends to give their full time carers a break.  Perhaps you could consider that.

Fluffyclouds, it's nice to think that you could get a sibling for your Dd but foster children, Although they can stay with you for years often move on faster than that, so you would have to consider how that would affect your Dd too.

Hey!! I am in much the same position - would love to foster but husband left a yr ago n left me with a 3yr old daughter - ended up in a bit of a mess as ya can imagine and daren't apply to adopt or foster as don't want mess to become public knowledge - if anyone knows about this I would love to know as my lo would love a sibling!! She has even said we can borrow her daddy to make one- bless her!!

But will I be a suitable candidate?

I am 25 and am a stay at home Mum to 2 boys, a 3yr old and an 18month old. I’ve been with dh for 7yrs and we’ve been married for 2yrs. We have a good relationship but he is in the RAF and as a result has to go away a lot. Also, we could be moved to a different area at pretty much anytime though we’re always given sufficient notice. I suffered with depression after my first child and was on anti-depressants for 6 months but have been fine ever since. I have no childcare experience other than looking after my own children. But I feel like this is something I really want to do. Do you think in my circumstance we would be considered?