Providing
a stable family life
to
Children
& Young People
is Fostering?
Children might come into care for a number of reasons including, but not limited to, abuse (emotional, physical or sexual), chronic neglect, having witnessed domestic violence or another traumatic incident. Sometimes a child or young person may have a disability or complex needs that their family cannot cope with.
of Fostering
While fostering with Britannia fostering, there will be different types of fostering requirements and you will have the opportunity to play your part in providing a place and support to the young people to progress in life. These types of fostering include;
Short Term Fostering
Long-Term Fostering
Respite
Emergency Foster Care
we support you
At Fostering Agency in Croydon, we appreciate what a tough job foster caring is, but with the right support and dedicated team around you, together we can make an extraordinary difference to the lives of children. That’s why we offer the following support to our carers:
24/ 7 Support
24/7 Telephone Support - there is always a duty team to contact, day or night.
Experienced Workers
Your own experienced Supervising Social Worker who will be your first point of contact once approved and will conduct regular supervisions. The child has their own social worker
Sustainable Allowance
A generous fee and a substantial allowance
Dedicated Team
We have a dedicated Placements Team to match our children with the right fostering families
Training Package
A comprehensive training package & professional developmental opportunities
Engage Activities
A calendar of engagement activities for you to enjoy .
I Foster ?
24x7 support
Robust Training
Support Groups
Respite/Holiday
Experienced Social Workers
Careful Matching
Each individual or family will bring something different to the role and there are only a few basic requirements to consider at the initial stages of your fostering journey. By far the most important thing to remember is children need understanding, patience and stability, so you will need to be empathetic, resilient and committed.
We require foster carers with a range of backgrounds, you can foster as a single person, a couple or a family with children. You must, however, understand that fostering affects your whole family and close friends. If you’re in a relationship, your partner must want to foster too. If you have children of your own, you must consider how they will feel sharing their home with another child.
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an enquiry today
Tell us a little bit about your family to get started. One of our staff member will call you to discuss your options further: