Why choose
Fosterplus?

Providing a positive and stable environment

Today’s experiences have an impact on children and young people tomorrow. That’s why we think long-term – even for short-term placements – and are always committed to providing stability and continuity in all of our work.

We even actively encourage care to continue past the child’s eighteenth birthday – if it’s what the young person wants, of course. In Scotland, this is called ‘Continuing Care’ and ‘Staying Put’ in England. This means that with Fosterplus, you’ll be joining an organisation that’s thinking about the future – and that means yours too!

And there are even more reasons to join the Fosterplus family, which you can read about below…

Creating enjoyable and memorable fostering experiences…

A careful, considered approach

Everything we do is done with careful thought and consideration – from the initial matching of foster parents with children, through to the training we give. Our work is designed to keep foster families together and to provide stability and certainty.

Regular placement opportunities

We’ve been carefully matching foster parents with children for over 30 years, during which we’ve built strong connections with many local authorities. This means you can rely on us to always find the right match when you’re ready to welcome a child into your home.

Great outcomes for children

This is what fostering’s all about and we’re especially proud of our track-record – a real testament to our approach and commitment to continuity. This is reflected in our excellent Ofsted and Care Inspectorate reports, as well as the feedback we receive from local authorities.

Great support for the whole family

Our social workers have realistic caseloads and always find time to visit you regularly to maintain contact. We also make sure you’re always connected to the support you need 24/7/365. This ranges from regular support groups and direct access to Fosterplus management, through to an out of hours service.

Foster parent support

Expert matching and stable placements

The best outcomes for children are achieved by making the best matches. That’s why we take great care to connect children to the right foster parents, providing a platform for their growth and development in a secure and supportive home.

When we match foster parents with children, we involve everyone, sharing information openly and listening to everyone’s views.

Expert matching

Extensive training opportunities

With a massive range of training courses to choose from, we’re able to create a tailor-made programme to meet your interest and needs, all the way through your fostering career. This means you’ll be able to continuously broaden your knowledge, develop your skills and take your career in whatever direction you want, including into specialist areas. Learn more about our commitment to training.

Training programme

Rewards and incentives

You can’t count the rewards of fostering in terms of money, but even so, the financial side of things is important – not just to cover the costs of caring for children (entertainment, pocket money, activities and holidays) but to recognise your hard work and professionalism.

Download our Guide to Finances

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About us

Fosterplus was founded in 1996, giving us over 30 years’ experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is important to us, and we look to create it in everything we do.

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Careful matching

Careful, considered matching is key, and over many years’ experience, we’ve developed an outstanding reputation for quality matching and excellent outcomes for children in care.

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Transfer to us

If you’re already fostering and looking for an agency you can depend on to deliver continuous support and training, plus excellent rewards, then we’d love to hear from you.

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Speak to our team

Ready to take your first step into fostering? We’re here to support you on your journey…

Enquiry

You are required to have a spare bedroom that’s always available to a foster child. The spare room cannot be shared, and must be big enough to fit a single bed, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

Do you have a spare room?*

To be approved as a foster carer in the UK, you must be a British citizen or have the legal right to remain in the UK without restrictions that would prevent fostering.

Which of the following applies to you?*

How can we help you with your enquiry?*

The following questions are intended to help us understand your experience with children. Please note that prior experience is not required to become a foster carer, as full training will be provided.

Have you had children of your own?*

Do you have professional experience of working with children?*

Have you had any prior experience of fostering, such as being a foster parent or growing up in a fostering family?*

Have you ever adopted a child?*

Are you happy to receive regular fostering news from us?*

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First Name*

Last Name*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Postcode*