FOSTERING CHILDREN - MOMENTS THAT MATTER
Build Confidence
Whether it's a hug, a smile, or a quick hand squeeze to let them know you are there, our foster carers know that every moment matters. Supporting children and young people to be confident about themselves and their world.
Small Victories
Every moment counts, from small everyday wins to the big milestones. Our foster carers thrive on helping young people to grow in a safe nurturing environment. It's all about creating lasting memories.
Enriching Lives
From the first hello to the last goodbye, each moment leaves a lasting impression. Our foster carers are passionate about making those moments count for the children and young people in their care.
OPEN YOUR HEART - OPEN YOUR HOME
Discover your fostering moment
Anyone can potentially become a foster carer. It’s your personal qualities that really count.
You’ll need plenty of energy, patience, resilience and compassion.
If you are over 21, have at least one spare bedroom in your home and want to help care for a child, we would love to talk to you.
Speak to our team
If you’d like to have a chat about fostering and see if it’s right for you, please get in touch. Send us your details and someone from our team will get back to you as soon as we can.
Get in touch & start your fostering journey!
FIND OUT ABOUT FOSTERING
Different Types of Foster Care
There are different types of fostering to match the different needs of children. So you can choose which type of fostering suits your household, your skills and your lifestyle.
Answers to Your Questions
We've put together answers to the main questions that we are asked about fostering children - including information about your health, age, how to set up your home and how you get paid.
How We Support You
As a foster carer you are not just left on your own! You will be assigned your own dedicated Social Worker and be in a local network of other carers to provide help, support and advice.
5 Steps to Fostering
From applying to become a foster carer to being approved there are 5 key steps you will take. First you'll meet with a social worker to talk about fostering - its your chance to ask lots of questions.
You’ll find that the amount we pay to foster carers is made up of two parts. It includes the government fostering allowance and an amount that we call our professional carer fee. We pay our foster carers every two weeks when they have a foster child living with them in their home.
As a foster carer you are also entitled to take paid respite breaks.
Examples of Carer Pay
One
Child
£487 per week
We pay up to this amount per week when a single child is matched to your household.
- This includes allowances for religious festivals (e.g. Christmas, Eid, Diwali etc), birthdays and family holidays for the child.
- Up to £20,400 of your fee per annum is TAX FREE.
One Child (SOLO)
£927 per week
If only one child can be matched to your household, due to the child’s additional needs, we will pay up to this amount per week.
- This includes allowances for religious festivals (e.g. Christmas, Eid, Diwali etc), birthdays and family holidays for the child.
- Up to £20,400 of your fee per annum is TAX FREE.
Two Children
£974 per week
We pay up to this amount per week when TWO children are matched to your household.
- This includes allowances for religious festivals (e.g. Christmas, Eid, Diwali etc), birthdays and family holidays for the children.
- Up to £20,400 of your fee per annum is TAX FREE.
Parent & Child
£731 per week
We will pay up to this amount, if after additional training you care for a parent & their child in your home. (1 parent & 1 child under age 5)
- This includes allowances for religious festivals (e.g. Christmas, Eid, Diwali etc), birthdays and family holidays for the child.
- Up to £20,400 of your fee per annum is TAX FREE.
