Fostering in Shrewsbury
Becoming a foster parent in Shrewsbury
Are you based in Shrewsbury or the surrounding area and thinking about fostering? You could change a child’s life by offering them a safe and loving home.
In Shropshire 717 children need foster families. We need foster parents from all walks of life — single people, couples, families, and people from every background — who can provide care, stability and encouragement.
Our Shrewsbury team is ready to support you every step of the way.
We hope you find all the information you need to get a real flavour for our local team and what we can offer you. But we are here to help, if you’d like to ask us any questions, just give us a call.
Why foster with Fostering People in Shrewsbury?
Choosing to foster is a big decision, so you need to know you’ll have the right support. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- Financial support you can rely on – foster parents receive a generous allowance, tax relief, low National Insurance contributions and free advice through FosterTalk.
- Training and development – you’ll take part in preparation training before you start fostering and have access to ongoing workshops to keep building your skills.
- Outstanding support – Ofsted has rated us Outstanding since 2013, across all areas of our service. That makes us one of the best independent fostering agencies in the country.
- A local team that cares – your dedicated social worker lives and works in your community. You’ll also join local support groups and family events where you can connect with other foster parents.
Benefits of fostering with Fostering People
We offer one of the best fostering allowances.
Alongside our Outstanding support, we offer one of the highest fostering allowances available. Our allowances range from £454 – £860.88. Our standard rate for a child over the age of 5 years is over £501 per week, per child (£2,177 per month). Additionally, foster parents pay no tax on their fostering allowance.
On-going Training
You don’t need to be experienced to foster with us, we offer training right from the start and throughout your assessment and beyond.
Outstanding Support
We have been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted since 2013 across all areas of our organisation. You can be confident that you’ll be given excellent support any time of the day or night.
A Friendly Welcome
You’ll be a member of a friendly local team, where everyone knows each other and meets up regularly for support and fun activities alongside other great perks.
What you need to foster in Shrewsbury
The application process usually takes 4–6 months. To foster you should:
- Have a spare bedroom for the child
- Be over 21
- Provide a safe, stable home
- Have transport and a good support network
- Be open to caring for children and young people who may have faced trauma
You don’t need to be married, own your home or have children of your own. What matters most is your ability to offer a child patience, care and commitment.
Call us on 0800 077 8159
Support you can count on
Fostering can be challenging at times, but you’ll never face it alone. When you join our Shrewsbury fostering family, you’ll get:
- 24/7 access to support and advice
- A dedicated supervising social worker who knows you well
- Local training sessions and support groups
- Fun days and activities for the whole family
- A network of foster parents who share their experiences and encouragement
We make sure you feel valued, supported and part of a strong community.
Meet our foster care West Midlands Team
Our team is led by Service Manger, Laura Wicks and Team Manager, Cath Turton. Together they have been with Fostering People for over 20 years.
The team is supported by Senior Supervising Social Workers who live across the West Midlands Region as well as referral, and support staff.
Meet the team
Cath Turton
Team Manager
Jen Green
Recruitment and Enquiry Officer
Suki Moore
Senior Supervising Social Worker
Oliver Kirkland
Registered Manager
Sarah Hallmark
Senior Supervising Social Worker
How our local team works
Fostering People in Shrewsbury doesn’t rely on an office base. Our social workers live and work in the same communities as our foster families.
Because your social worker lives nearby, you’ll always get quick access to local support. They know the area well, so they can guide you to extra resources if a child in your care ever needs them.
We use local community venues for support groups and face-to-face training. We choose these venues together with our foster parents, so they’re always easy to get to. This approach gives us more flexibility than using an office.
We introduced our home-based model years ago — long before the pandemic — and it works brilliantly for foster parents and staff.
Since 2013, Ofsted has rated us ‘Outstanding’ in every inspection. That rating shows how well our approach works. In the West Midlands, we’ve built a close-knit fostering community. Our way of working encourages friendships between foster parents, giving extra support and guidance.
You can be confident of a warm welcome when you join our West Midlands fostering family.
Download our free Finance Guide
We offer one of the very best fostering allowances available alongside other great perks.
Our finance guide is designed to provide you with all the information you need to understand what impact fostering will have on your household income.
Take your first step to becoming a foster parent today
If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent and would 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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