Providing

a stable family life

to

Children

& Young People

What

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. 

Types

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

How

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 .

Can

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.

Make

London, United Kingdom

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: