We are recruiting foster carers in Bickley and surrounding areas including: Dartford, London, Chatham, Basildon, Crawley, Maidstone, Gillingham, Harlow, Watford, Woking, Widmore, Southborough, Sundridge, Elmstead & more.
Fostering in Bickley
All our foster carers in the Bickley area are paid above the Fostering Network Payment Guidelines.
Get matched with the best Fostering Agency in Bickley.
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Who can foster
Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. To become a foster parent you need to be:
- at least 21 years old
- a UK resident or have indefinite leave to remain
- able to take care of a child or young person, often on a full-time basis
How much time you care for the youngster depends upon the kind of foster care. It can vary from one evening to numerous years, or till the youngster is an grown-up.
You may have the ability to foster and also work . Whether you can depends upon the youngster's situations and also the fostering service you put on. This can be your regional council or an independent fostering company.
You do not need to own your house, however normally, you'll need to have a extra room.
Before you can foster, you have to pass an assessment to check that you're able to care for a youngster. You will not be examined on your age, ethnic background, gender, marriage standing, religious beliefs or sexual preference.
Why Choose Us
The Best Fostering Experience
We have actually helped to place 100's of carers throughout the UK and also have more than 10 years of experience, which indicates we can use you the best possible support needed on your trip to assist offer a secure and also protected house to youngsters and also youngsters in care.
Candidates will be examined, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an experienced foster carer looking to transfer fostering firms. We utilize our years of experience to match you with the right fostering company, examining capabilities, place and also experience. We construct partnerships in between carers and also staff, and also you'll have an experienced specialist available to assist 24-hour a day.
Fostering Values
At Fostering Recruitment, we will always prioritise the safety and also well-being of the youngsters and also youngsters in care, by only selecting to work with reputable Fostering Agencies as well as the training and also support we offer to prospective foster carers. To achieve this, we comply with six core values:
- Making a Difference
- Prioritising Safeguarding
- Championing Care Leavers
- Providing Support
- Advocacy
- Supporting Staff
Fostering Support
We support every one of our prospective foster parents in their trip to becoming foster carers.
We urgently need more foster carers in Bickley and surrounding areas such as Widmore, Southborough, Sundridge, Elmstead, Bromley Common, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Shortlands, Chislehurst West, Bromley.
Every one of our foster carers to-be get comprehensive foster training information and also support so that they can offer a excellent foster care service and also make a actual difference to a youngster or young adult in need. We additionally work to attach our community of foster carers with each other - if you decide to be a foster parent you will have the opportunity to consult with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories and also find out from their experience.
Also after you have actually handled a foster youngster or young adult, you will have the full support of our specialist group that will get on hand, 24-hour a day, to address any kind of concerns you may have.
If you live in Bickley and would like to be connected with the best fostering agency in Bickley or have any questions about fostering, becoming a foster parent or fostering a child in Bickley please complete the form on this page.
We are actively looking for foster carers in Bickley, Dartford, London, Chatham, Basildon, Crawley, Maidstone, Gillingham, Harlow, Watford, Woking and across the London.
If you think you could help foster a child we’d love to hear from you, whatever stage you’re at.