We get how important it is to have the right support from the very start of your foster care journey. Here are some of the many reasons to join our team and help give children in care the fulfilling childhoods they deserve…
As part of a social enterprise and independent provider, we offer financial renumeration for your hard work. For almost all foster carers, this will be tax free.
We provide a free, comprehensive training package to all our foster carers. Starting with the Skills to Foster course, we also run specialist courses that are available online and/or in-person from our local office.
Our team of support staff work closely together, so you are guaranteed effective, professional advice, whenever you need, no matter who picks up the phone.
We get together as one big extended family for away days and monthly support sessions. We can buddy you up with an experienced foster carer mentor and arrange respite care and short breaks when you need it.
There are some basic criteria you’ll need to meet to be considered as a foster carer with Quality Foster Care. You will need to:
We know how important relationships are. Having a local office means:
"To anyone considering becoming a single foster carer, I strongly encourage you to check it out. I’ve been so lucky in that I have a wonderful support network around me; my friends and family have been incredible. The support workers at Quality Foster Care go above and beyond to let you know they are always there to call on; if you need any help, never be afraid to ask."
Anne
"There’s no greater feeling than knowing what is technically your job means you’re helping people at their most vulnerable find a place to grow into the people that they have the potential to become."
Pete
Whether you’re new to fostering or have years of experience with a local authority or other fostering provider, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for foster carers in the following locations and surrounding areas.
Whether you’re ready to start your fostering journey or just want to chat to an expert, our Carer Enquiry Team are here to help.
It is our responsibility to ensure our carers are equipped with the resources they need to offer a safe and loving home. That’s why we pay our foster carers a generous fostering allowance so they can focus on giving their foster child the best possible care.
