Thinking of becoming a foster parent?
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Renowned for our quality
Across the UK approximately 30,000 children come into care every year. We need foster parents who can care for children of all ages.
We know what’s important when it comes to fostering and that’s why we go the extra mile to ensure our foster parents receive all the training and support they need to help children in their care to thrive, in the heart of their own communities.
Fostering People are rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, across all areas of our service and have been since 2013, making us one of the very best independent agencies that you can trust to provide you with the very best support around. With our therapeutic approach, we aim to achieve the very best outcomes for children.
Why Foster with us
93%
Foster parent satisfaction
Outstanding
Ofsted rating
9/10
Foster parents would recommend
24/7
Support every day of the year
Generous allowances
Our foster parents can receive, on average, approximately £482 per week, per child. In addition to the great allowances, you get access to a reward platform which helps foster parent get discounts from popular high street retailers.
Professional 24/7 support
You get a dedicated, experienced social worker and other support from other fostering professionals whenever you need it.
Ongoing training & development
We provide you with excellent training both to help you prepare to foster as well as ongoing training to support your further development.
Regular social activities and local support groups
There are plenty of local groups which bring foster parents together in a professional setting to share experiences with each other. These include Foster Parent Forums, New Foster Parent Support Groups and Reflective Practice Groups designed to increase your skills and confidence.
Can I foster?
If you're over 21, have a spare room and are legally able to work in the UK then you can be considered for fostering. After that, it's all about the personal qualities you bring.
Our outstanding support starts are soon as you apply to foster with us. We'll be with you every step of the way, throughout your fostering assessment.
What our foster parents have to say...
"We liked the fact that we felt we would not just be a “number” and it had a family feel to the agency. Everyone at Fostering People has been approachable and friendly throughout the process."
- Emma & Mike
“We did a lot of research to make sure we made the right decision and contacted seventeen independent agencies. We arranged home visits with five and decided to apply to Fostering People. We had real confidence in the worker who came to see us and he was the only person we saw able to answer all our questions."
- Tracey & Ian
Get in touch with our team
Whether you are ready to take your first step to become a foster parent or would just like to learn more, then we’d love to hear from you.
Simply fill in the form below and one of our friendly team will be in touch.
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