We are recruiting foster carers in Hockley and surrounding areas including: Gillingham, Maidstone, Chatham, Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, Dartford, Hastings, London, Crawley, Tong Green, Throwley, Throwley Forstal, Yewhedges & more.
Fostering in Hockley
All our foster carers in the Hockley area are paid above the Fostering Network Payment Guidelines.
Get matched with the best Fostering Agency in Hockley.
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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
The length of time you take care of the youngster depends upon the kind of foster care. It can range from one night to years, or till the youngster is an adult.
You might be able to foster and also work . Whether you can depends upon the youngster's scenarios and also the fostering solution you relate to. This can be your local council or an independent fostering company.
You do not need to own your residence, but usually, you'll need to have a extra room.
Before you can foster, you have to pass an analysis to inspect that you're able to take care of a youngster. You will not be analyzed on your age, ethnic culture, sex, marriage condition, faith or sexual positioning.
Why Choose Us
The Best Fostering Experience
We have aided to position 100's of carers across the UK and also have over one decade of experience, which indicates we can supply you the ideal possible support required on your journey to help offer a protected and also secure residence to kids and also youngsters in care.
Applicants will be analyzed, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an knowledgeable foster carer wanting to move fostering companies. We use our years of experience to match you with the ideal fostering company, examining capabilities, location and also experience. We construct partnerships between carers and also staff, and also you'll have an knowledgeable expert on hand to help 24 hr a day.
Fostering Values
At Fostering Recruitment, we will always prioritise the safety and also welfare of the kids and also youngsters in care, by only choosing to work with trustworthy Fostering Agencies along with the training and also support we offer to possible foster carers. To accomplish this, we abide by 6 core worths:
- Making a Difference
- Prioritising Safeguarding
- Championing Care Leavers
- Providing Support
- Advocacy
- Supporting Staff
Fostering Support
We assist all of our potential foster moms and dads in their journey to becoming foster carers.
We urgently need more foster carers in Hockley and surrounding areas such as Tong Green, Throwley, Throwley Forstal, Yewhedges, Eastling, Wilgate Green, North Eastling, The Valley, Leaveland, Sheldwich.
All of our foster carers to-be receive extensive foster training info and also support to ensure that they can offer a first-rate foster care solution and also make a actual distinction to a youngster or young adult in need. We also work to link our area of foster carers with each other - if you decide to be a foster moms and dad you will have the opportunity to meet with our existing carers, hear their foster care tales and also pick up from their experience.
Even after you have handled a foster youngster or young adult, you will have the complete support of our expert team who will be on hand, 24 hr a day, to answer any type of inquiries you might have.
If you live in Hockley and would like to be connected with the best fostering agency in Hockley or have any questions about fostering, becoming a foster parent or fostering a child in Hockley please complete the form on this page.
We are actively looking for foster carers in Hockley, Gillingham, Maidstone, Chatham, Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, Dartford, Hastings, London, Crawley and across the South East.
If you think you could help foster a child we’d love to hear from you, whatever stage you’re at.