FOSTERING INFO
Foster carers provide a stable, safe and nurturing home for children who cannot be looked after by their own families.
Foster parents play a key role in transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people. They give hope and a second chance to children who, otherwise, would be forgotten.
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Children that need foster families come from all sorts of backgrounds and need fostering for a variety of reasons. That's why we need a variety of people to become foster carers, to care for the diverse needs of young people.
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Every child has different needs and require different levels of support... And we're here 24/7 to give you all the support you need!
Being a foster carer is hugely rewarding and enjoyable. Knowing that you're making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people is immensely satisfying, and makes the hard work and challenges that come along the journey all the more worthwhile.
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People foster for lots of reasons, but they all have the same desire to help change the lives of children and young people.
Do you want to make a difference?
Fostering gives you the power to help change a child's life for the better. It gives a second chance to children who would otherwise be forgotten, and gives you a new sense of purpose and fulfilment.
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Do you have experience working with disadvantaged children?
Many of the children who come into foster care have challenging behaviours as a result of the abusive and neglectful situations they've come from. So if you're tough around the edges but have a heart of gold you'll make a great carer.
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Have you had your own children?
Put your experiences into practice and use your experience of being a parent to care for children or young person who needs a stable, loving home.
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Whether or not you have experience, we give you all the support and training you need.
We have an inclusive approach with all the children and young people which are placed with our Foster Carers.
We aim to support children and young people from all backgrounds including white, asian, black and ethnic minority communities. We have many children and young people from all backgrounds coming into our care which is why we look to welcome applications from those with a diverse background as we’re experiencing a growing demand for foster carers who can support us with these children and young people.
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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 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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No spare room? You can still make a difference!
Having a spare room is a requirement to become a foster carer, but you can still help if you don't have one! There is a national shortage of foster carers; that's why we offer a
£1000 'finders fee'!
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If you know someone interested in fostering, refer them for a reward!