The fostering regulations require criminal record checks to be made on everyone applying to foster and those living in the household age 18 and over. When you apply to foster you will need to disclose all criminal cautions and convictions. These will be discussed with you and the fostering agency will obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Minor offences should not prohibit you from foster caring, however, offences against children and sexual offences would prevent you from applying. Fostering agencies update this check at regular intervals post-approval.