Becoming a foster carer is an important decision and our friendly fostering team are here to support you every step of the way. From providing answers to your questions and giving the best advice, to supporting you through the assessment process and beyond. We will do everything we can to help and guide you to become part of our fostering community.

Why should you foster with us?

By joining our team, you will benefit from:

  • A generous fostering allowance
  • Your own dedicated social worker to support you and your family throughout your fostering journey
  • Access to therapeutic support specifically for foster carers personal challenges as a result of the fostering role
  • A network of support from experienced foster carers including monthly support groups and mentoring scheme
  • Being part of a ‘Mockingbird‘ constellation, which is a support model based on foster carers in the group helping each other with stay over care, peer support, joint planning, training and social activities
  • A 24-hour support line, seven days a week
  • A specialist training and development programme offering you the opportunity to develop your skills in supporting children and young people in care
  • Access to personalised support for your foster family from one of our experienced fostering support workers

When you have completed the online form you will be able to download our information pack and we will be in touch to with you via phone and email to discuss your enquiry. There is absolutely no obligation or pressure to commit by completing this form, we are here to help you decide if fostering is right for you. We look forward to starting your fostering journey with you.

Other ways of getting in touch

By phone
Ring our friendly fostering team on 01454 866423.

Join an event
Attend one of our ‘Find out about fostering‘ events.

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