We Urgently Need Foster Carers In Lewisham & Surrounding Areas
Could You Foster a Child in Lewisham?
* All our foster carers in the Lewisham area are paid above the Fostering Network Payment Guidelines.
WHO CAN FOSTER?
Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. To become a short-term or long-term foster 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
For how long you care for the youngster depends upon the kind of foster caretreatment. It can range from one night to several years, or till the youngster is an adult.
You might have the ability to foster and function. Whether you can depends upon the youngster's situations and the fostering service you use to. This can be your regional council or an independent fostering company.
You do not need to possess your residence, but normally, you'll need to have a spare bedroom.
Before you can foster you need to pass an assessment to inspect that you're able to care for a youngster. You will not be assessed on your age, ethnicity, sex, marriage status, religion or sexual preference.
Why Choose Us
The Best Fostering Experience
We have actually assisted to place 100's of carers throughout the UK and have over one decade of experience, which implies we can offer you the very best feasible assistance required on your journey to assist give a risk-free and safe and secure residence to youngsters and youngsters in care.
Candidates will be assessed, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an seasoned foster carer looking to move fostering agencies. We use our years of experience to match you with the ideal fostering company, examining capacities, location and experience. We develop relationships in between carers and personnel, and you'll have an seasoned specialist handy to assist 24-hour a day.
Fostering Values
At Fostering Recruitment, we will always prioritise the safety and well-being of the young adults and youngsters in care, by just picking to deal with reliable Fostering Agencies in addition to the training and assistance we give to potential foster carers. To accomplish this, we comply with 6 core worths:
- Making a Difference
- Prioritising Safeguarding
- Championing Care Leavers
- Providing Support
- Advocacy
- Supporting Staff
Fostering Support
We assist every one of our potential foster moms and dads in their journey to becoming foster carers.
We urgently need more foster carers in Lewisham and surrounding areas such as Ladywell, Hither Green, Crofton Park, Catford, Brockley, Blackheath, Lee, St Johns, Blackheath Park, Honor Oak Park.
Every one of our foster carers to-be get comprehensive foster training details and assistance to make sure that they can give a superior foster care service and make a genuine distinction to a youngster or young individual in need. We also function to connect our community of foster carers with each other - if you choose to be a foster parent you will have the chance to satisfy with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories and gain from their experience.
Also after you have actually taken on a foster youngster or young individual, you will have the complete assistance of our specialist group that will be on hand, 24-hour a day, to address any type of inquiries you might have.
If you live in Lewisham and would like to be connected with the best fostering agency in Lewisham or have any questions about fostering, becoming a foster parent or fostering a child in Lewisham please complete the form near the top of this page.
We are actively looking for both short-term & long-term foster carers in Lewisham, London, Dartford, Watford, Basildon, Harlow, Chatham, St Albans, Crawley, Slough, Woking and across the London area.
If you think you could help foster a child we’d love to hear from you, whatever stage you’re at.