FOSTER WITH AN OUTSTANDING AGENCY!
Do you want to know how to become a foster parent? Do you want to start an immensely rewarding career? Are you looking at transferring fostering agencies?
We are a child-focused, family run agency, and we believe that our approach and focus on support makes us stand out. Plus, we have been rated "outstanding" in our last 5 OFSTED inspections which means we have been outstanding 2010!
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We have over 25 years of experience and more than 200 foster carers looking after children and young people.
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If you're thinking about becoming a foster carer or have questions about fostering please get in touch with us!
WE'VE BEEN RATED OUTSTANDING IN OUR LAST FIVE INSPECTIONS!
We pride ourselves on the"outstanding" levels of support we offer to our foster carers and our focus on the best outcomes for all children and young people in our care.
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They also said "foster carers receive excellent supervision and support.... A number of foster carers stated that the supervision and support they receive from this agency, was far superior to that of other fostering agencies.''
In our last inspection, Ofsted said "children and young people are at the heart of this agency's practice and this is demonstrated throughout the service... Children and young people make considerable progress and achieve excellent outcomes in their lives."
REWARDS & BENEFITS OUR FOSTER CARERS RECEIVE
There are so many rewards when you foster with Parallel Parents... Click here to find out more!
Start a rewarding career in which you can make a real difference. We will fully train and prepare you to be a great foster parent and help give a less fortunate child a brighter future.
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We give you all the support and information you need to get started as a foster carer. If you have a question that hasn't been answered by our website, feel free to start a quick web chat with us, email us, or give us a call, and we'd be delighted to answer your query!
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Veronica and David’s incredible 16-year fostering journey began not at home, but on a flight back from celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in Africa.
They chose Parallel Parents because local friends fostered with them and spoke highly of the agency’s support and care. Feeling welcomed and unpressured, they committed to fostering with Parallel Parents.
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Approved in August 2009, their first placement in September was a 15-year-old asylum seeker who stayed until he was 18. This early success inspired them to offer respite care in their second spare bedroom, building strong local relationships. Later, they used both bedrooms for long-term fostering, welcoming younger children after their first foster son moved to independent living.
Over the years, Veronica and David have provided care for 35 children, offering everything from long-term placements to emergency respite. Their impact is profound; one foster daughter arrived at 14, stayed until 20, and still maintains a close relationship, visiting often with her own family.
While acknowledging that fostering can be challenging—recalling a time when a child's trauma prevented them from staying safe—Veronica stresses the rewarding nature of the work.
Her advice to others? "Fostering is not easy, but it is so rewarding. The difference you make to a young person’s life is the most amazing feeling." She encourages prospective carers to prioritize training, build a strong support network (especially with other foster carers), and not be discouraged by negative media.
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Veronica and David's entire family, including their adult children and young grandchildren, have embraced fostering, creating a supportive network for every child who comes through their perpetually open door. They truly are pillars of the fostering community.
The Inspiring Journey of Veronica and David
