First for Fostering

Our Fostering Brochure

Learn more about fostering, our agency or the process of transferring to us

Our dedicated friendly team are always at hand to answer any questions you may have. We have a free comprehensive brochure containing lots of information about fostering, our agency and the transfer process.

To request a copy of our brochure, call us on 01325 978040 or select one of the links below and send us your details.

Tel: 01325 978040 Email: enquiries@firstforfostering.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

We know that making an enquiry about becoming a foster carer can seem very daunting and that you will have lots of questions. We want to reassure you that our friendly team are here to put you at ease and are more than happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have.

Foster carer payments?

All our foster carers receive a combined weekly payment direct into their bank account for each placement. The payment is split into two parts Child allowance & professional fee.

If you have two spare bedrooms, you could receive a childs allowance for each placement and two professional fees.

We also pay annual holiday, birthday & festival allowances.

Read more about payments and allowances

What support is provided?

All our foster carers are allocated a named supervising social worker who is their point of contact, and who will build a supportive relationship with the fostering family.

Your supervising social worker will maintain regular contact by video call, email, telephone, and home visits. The regularity of these will depend upon your needs as a family.

Your supervising social worker will also attend all meetings with you in relation to the child(ren) who is placed with you, until you become familiar with the process and feel confident.

We know problems can arise outside office hours. We provide access to a First for Fostering social worker 24/7, who can help support you.

Read more about our foster carer support

Am I too old or too young to be a foster carer?

You must be 21 to be approved as a foster carer. There is no upper age limit for foster carers!

Do I need a spare room to foster?

You will need to have a spare bedroom and be living in stable accommodation. You can be in rented accommodation or own your own home.

I don’t own my own home, could I still foster?

Absolutely, you do not need to own your own home to be able to foster. What is most important is that you can provide a safe, secure and loving home.

I am single, does this impact upon my ability to foster?

Absolutely not, single applicants are welcome here at First for Fostering.

Can I be a foster carer if I smoke?

Yes you can, this just means that you will be unable to care for a child under 5 years old. The same also applies for vaping.

I have pets, can I still foster?

Of course, here First for Fostering we understand your pets are part of your family. As part of your assessment to becoming a foster carer, we will also undertake a simple assessment of your pets.

I don’t have any experience working with children, can I still foster?

Yes you can, you do not need previous experience working with children to become a foster carer. We we provide full training and support along the way.

I have my own children, could I still foster?

Of course, many foster carers have their own children and here at First for Fostering we carefully match children alongside your whole family, a process in which you and your family would be fully included in.

I work, can I still foster?

Here at First for Fostering we do not have restrictions around working whilst being a foster carer, however we will need you to evidence how you would balance prioritising and meeting a child’s needs, your role as a foster carer and work commitments. Many foster carers have their own children, and here at First for Fostering we carefully match children alongside your whole family, a process in which you and your family would be fully included in.

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