We are recruiting foster carers in Under The Wood and surrounding areas including: Southend-on-Sea, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone, Rayleigh, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Dartford, Hastings, Marshside, Highstead, Under the Wood, Boyden Gate & more.
Find out if fostering is right for you and your family by booking a quick informal chat with a fostering expert.
* All our foster carers in the Under The Wood area are paid above the Fostering Network Payment Guidelines.
Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. To become a parent you need to be:
The length of time you look after the child relies on the type of foster caretreatment. It can range from one evening to years, or till the child is an grown-up.
You might have the ability to foster and work. Whether you can relies on the child's scenarios and the fostering solution you put on. This can be your regional council or an independent fostering firm.
You do not need to possess your house, however normally, you'll need to have a extra room.
Before you can foster you have to pass an assessment to inspect that you're able to look after a child. You will certainly not be analyzed on your age, ethnic culture, gender, marital standing, faith or sex-related positioning.
We have actually aided to place 100's of carers throughout the UK and have over ten years of experience, which indicates we can supply you the very best feasible assistance required on your journey to aid offer a secure and safe and secure house to youngsters and youngsters in care.
Applicants will certainly be analyzed, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an experienced foster carer looking to move fostering companies. We utilize our years of experience to match you with the appropriate fostering firm, examining capabilities, place and experience. We build relationships in between carers and team, and you'll have an experienced professional handy to aid 1 day a day.
At Kids First Fostering, we will certainly always prioritise the safety and well-being of the children and youngsters in care, by only choosing to work with reputable Fostering Agencies as well as the training and assistance we offer to prospective foster carers. To achieve this, we abide by six core worths:
We assist all of our possible foster parents in their journey to coming to be foster carers.
We urgently need more foster carers in Under The Wood and surrounding areas such as Marshside, Highstead, Under the Wood, Boyden Gate, Shelvingford, Hawthorn Corner, Ford, Hillborough, Chislet, Millbank.
All of our foster carers to-be obtain considerable foster training details and assistance so that they can offer a first-class foster care solution and make a actual difference to a child or young adult in need. We likewise work to connect our community of foster carers with each other - if you determine to be a foster moms and dad you will certainly have the opportunity to consult with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories and pick up from their experience.
Also after you have actually tackled a foster child or young adult, you will certainly have the full assistance of our professional team who will certainly get on hand, 1 day a day, to address any concerns you might have.
If you live in Under The Wood and would like to be connected with the best fostering agency in Under The Wood or have any questions about fostering, becoming a foster parent or fostering a child in Under The Wood please complete the form near the top of this page.
We are actively looking for both short-term & long-term foster carers in Under The Wood, Southend-on-Sea, Gillingham, Chatham, Maidstone, Rayleigh, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Dartford, Hastings and across the South East.
If you think you could help foster a child we’d love to hear from you, whatever stage you’re at.