Fostering in England
By fostering in England, you offer a loving home and embark on a rewarding journey.
How to Foster a Child in England
Fostering in England is a meaningful and rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of children who need safe and nurturing homes.
If you have been wondering how to become a foster parent in England, then this is the page for you! Below is information on the requirements to foster in England, the process of becoming a foster parent, and why we think we’re the best fostering agency in England.
Requirements for Fostering in England
To become a foster parent and foster in England, you must meet several essential criteria:
- Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
- Accommodation: You need a spare room to provide a child with their own space.
- Commitment: The time must be right for you and your family.
Beyond these basics, fostering welcomes individuals and families from all walks of life. When fostering in England with Family Fostering Partners, you don’t need to own your home or have previous childcare experience. You don’t need any special qualifications, or to have had children of your own. What matters most is your ability to offer love, stability, and care. If this sounds like you, and you’d like to begin your journey to fostering in England today, contact us today.
Family Fostering Partners have been very supportive, caring, and have always been there should we need them. We did a lot of research before we went with Family Fostering Partners – when we met up with the people there, it just felt right.
Jayne, Foster Parent
Why Choose Family Fostering Partners for Foster Caring in England?
As a family run independent fostering agency, we offer those fostering in England unparalleled support, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in their role. Here’s why you should consider fostering with us:
- Tailored Training: From the initial “Skills to Foster” training to ongoing training opportunities, we ensure you’re well-prepared for fostering in England. By getting to know you, your family and the young people you’ll care for, we can tailor our training to suit you and your families’ individual needs.
- Strong Support: Our 24/7 on call service and dedicated Link Workers mean help and support is always at hand. From the start of your journey fostering in England, through to approval as a foster parent and beyond, we will always be there for you. As an extension of our support, we also provide fully paid membership to fostertalk.co.uk.
- Fostering Community:
- Online: Join our online fostering community. Connect with others fostering in England with Family Fostering Partners via our closed Facebook groups. There, our foster parents share advice, celebrate successes and stay up to date with updates from the agency.
- In Person Support: We hold regular, local support groups making it the ideal opportunity to catch up with your fostering community. As well as our dedicated fostering support groups, you can also attend one of our family fostering fun days. We understand the importance of peer support for foster parents in England, and these gatherings ensure you’re never alone on your fostering journey.
- Child-Centred Approach: We prioritise the needs of every child, matching them carefully to the right fostering family. Children are at the heart of everything that we do. You can learn more about our values.
- Foster Parent Testimonials: Our highest praise comes from those who are fostering in England with us – our foster parents! Listen to their testimonials.
- What Ofsted have to say: Ofsted (The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) is an independent government body that inspects and regulates services providing education and care in England. They are completely independent, and our recent report speaks for itself; detailing our dedication and commitment to maintaining the highest possible standards of care and support for those fostering in England and the children they look after. Read the report.
It is really important for us to give the children stability and support, or the children stability and support, and that’s what FFP does for us. They give us stability, support, training, and we really feel like part of the family, which is brilliant for us. The other thing it does give us is support and backup if things did go wrong, that was one of the things we really worried about when we started the fostering journey. But we feel supported every step of the way and would recommend FFP very highly.
CJ, Foster Parent
Start your fostering journey with us & make a lasting difference in a child’s life
Take the first step towards fostering in England today. With our comprehensive support, you’ll never be alone on this journey. Whether you’re ready to apply or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help. Please fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you.
What are you waiting for? Begin fostering in England today with Family Fostering Partners.