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Find out More About Fostering in Old Dock

We are recruiting foster carers in Old Dock and surrounding areas including: Dudley, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihull, Redditch, Tamworth, Telford, Worcester, New Dock, Blowers Green, Dudley, Springs Mire & more.

Find Out More About Fostering

In Old Dock

Find out if fostering is right for you and your family by booking a quick informal chat with a fostering expert.

Could You Foster?

* All our foster carers in the Old Dock area are paid above the Fostering Network Payment Guidelines.

WHO CAN BE A FOSTER PARENT?

Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. To become a parent you need to be:

  • at least 21 years old
  • a UK resident or have indefinite leave to remain
  • able to take care of a child or young person, often on a full-time basis

The length of time you care for the child depends upon the type of foster caretreatment. It can range from one night to years, or till the child is an grown-up.

You might have the ability to work and also foster . Whether you can depends upon the child's situations and also the fostering solution you relate to. This can be your neighborhood council or an independent fostering company.

You do not need to have your residence, however generally, you'll need to have a spare bedroom.

Prior to you can foster you should pass an assessment to check that you have the ability to care for a child. You will certainly not be analyzed on your age, ethnicity, sex, marriage status, religion or sexual alignment.

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Foster Parents Urgently Needed in Old Dock. Can you help?

Why Choose Us

The Best Fostering Experience

We have assisted to put 100's of carers throughout the UK and also have over ten years of experience, which suggests we can offer you the ideal feasible assistance required on your journey to aid offer a safe and secure and also safe residence to children and also youngsters in care.

Candidates will certainly be analyzed, whether it's your initial time as a foster carer or if you're an seasoned foster carer looking to transfer fostering companies. We use our years of experience to match you with the right fostering company, examining abilities, location and also experience. We develop partnerships in between carers and also personnel, and also you'll have an seasoned specialist on hand to aid 24-hour a day.

Fostering Values

At Kids First Fostering, we will certainly always prioritise the security and also well-being of the young adults and also youngsters in care, by just choosing to deal with respectable Fostering Agencies in addition to the training and also assistance we offer to potential foster carers. To achieve this, we comply with 6 core values:

  • Making a Difference
  • Prioritising Safeguarding
  • Championing Care Leavers 
  • Providing Support
  • Advocacy
  • Supporting Staff

Fostering Support

We assist every one of our potential foster parents in their journey to coming to be foster carers.

We urgently need more foster carers in Old Dock and surrounding areas such as New Dock, Blowers Green, Dudley, Springs Mire, Eve Hill, Scotts Green, Kates Hill, Priory, London Fields, Russells Hall.

All of our foster carers to-be receive extensive foster training info and also assistance to make sure that they can offer a top-notch foster care solution and also make a real distinction to a child or young adult in need. We also work to connect our community of foster carers with each other - if you make a decision to be a foster moms and dad you will certainly have the possibility to consult with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories and also discover from their experience.

Also after you have tackled a foster child or young adult, you will certainly have the full assistance of our specialist team who will certainly get on hand, 24-hour a day, to respond to any kind of questions you might have.

If you live in Old Dock and would like to be connected with the best fostering agency in Old Dock or have any questions about fostering, becoming a foster parent or fostering a child in Old Dock please complete the form near the top of this page.

We are actively looking for both short-term & long-term foster carers in Old Dock, Dudley, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihull, Redditch, Tamworth, Telford, Worcester and across the West Midlands.

If you think you could help foster a child we’d love to hear from you, whatever stage you’re at.