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We Urgently Need Foster Carers In South Ockendon & Surrounding Areas

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Could You Foster a Child in South Ockendon?

We are recruiting both short-term & long-term foster carers in South Ockendon and surrounding areas including: Dartford, Basildon, Chatham, Rayleigh, Gillingham, London, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone, Harlow, North Stifford, Aveley, Chafford Hundred, South Stifford & more.

* All our foster carers in the South Ockendon 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

Exactly how long you look after the child depends on the sort of foster caretreatment. It can vary from one evening to several years, or up until the child is an grown-up.

You may have the ability to foster and also function. Whether you can depends on the child's conditions and also the fostering solution you put on. This can be your local council or an independent fostering company.

You do not need to possess your home, but usually, you'll need to have a spare room.

Prior to you can foster you need to pass an assessment to examine that you're able to look after a child. You will not be evaluated on your age, ethnic background, gender, marital standing, faith or sexual positioning.

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Foster Parents Urgently Needed in South Ockendon, could you help?

Why Choose Us

The Best Fostering Experience

We have actually aided to put 100's of carers throughout the UK and also have more than ten years of experience, which suggests we can supply you the very best possible assistance needed on your journey to assist offer a safe and secure and also safe home to youngsters and also youths in care.

Applicants will be evaluated, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an seasoned foster carer seeking to move fostering firms. We utilize our years of experience to match you with the appropriate fostering company, examining abilities, location and also experience. We develop connections between carers and also personnel, and also you'll have an seasoned specialist accessible to assist 1 day a day.

Fostering Values

At Fostering Recruitment, we will constantly prioritise the safety and also well-being of the youngsters and also youths in care, by only picking to function with reputable Fostering Agencies as well as the training and also assistance we offer to possible foster carers. To achieve this, we comply with six core worths:

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

Fostering Support

We support all of our prospective foster moms and dads in their journey to becoming foster carers.

We urgently need more foster carers in South Ockendon and surrounding areas such as North Stifford, Aveley, Chafford Hundred, South Stifford, North Ockendon, West Thurrock, Wennington, Purfleet, Corbets Tey, Grays.

Every one of our foster carers to-be receive substantial foster training details and also assistance so that they can offer a first-rate foster care solution and also make a actual distinction to a child or young adult in need. We likewise function to link our community of foster carers together - if you choose to be a foster parent you will have the chance to consult with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories and also gain from their experience.

Even after you have actually handled a foster child or young adult, you will have the complete assistance of our specialist group who will get on hand, 1 day a day, to answer any kind of inquiries you may have.

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

We are actively looking for both short-term & long-term foster carers in South Ockendon, Dartford, Basildon, Chatham, Rayleigh, Gillingham, London, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone, Harlow and across the East of England area.

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