Unaccompanied children are asylum seekers who have arrived in the UK without family to look after them. Some are orphans or have been abused. Many are fleeing war and might have witnessed violence or death. They might speak good English or none at all. Often, they need therapy so they can process grief, trauma and PTSD. A foster parent will provide a safe home and support them through the process of applying for permission to stay in the UK and living in a different society, including continuing to practice their faith and improving their English. Discover more about fostering unaccompanied children.