Foster Care Training and Support

As a foster carer, it’s important to know that you are well supported, and well equipped for your fostering placements. That’s why, here at FosterCare UK, we ensure that we provide the highest level of training and support to all our foster carers – meaning that we’re with you every step of your fostering journey. Whether you’re new to fostering, or you’re looking to transfer from another agency, our support system and training programmes will ease you into your fostering career with our family-feel agency.

Foster care training

From the very start of your journey into fostering with FosterCare UK, you’ll be able to take part in our foster care training and development programmes. Designed to best equip you with the skillset and the knowledge you need to become the best foster carer you can be, we have training courses in a variety of areas, including:

• Managing Behaviour
• Safer Caring
• Child Protection & Safeguarding
• First Aid
• Paediatric Emergency First Aid
• Logging, Recording & Data Protection

Learn more about our foster care training programmes now.

Support for our foster parents

We understand that fostering, like every career, has its challenges. That’s why, when transferring over to FosterCare UK, we make it our priority to provide you with full access to our caring and helpful support system. Our supportive team partner with you to create the best environment for you and your foster carer – we do this by:

• Out of Hours service that gives you access to a social worker who knows about you and your placement, 24 hours a day, every day of the year
• Phone calls and visits from a dedicated social worker as regularly as needed, but generally every two to four weeks
• An assurance from us that we will listen to you and your needs and work hard to support you in a professional and friendly way.
• Training in all aspects of looking after children with challenging behaviours
• A network of foster carers in your area supporting each other
• Fun social events for carers at least twice a year
• Up to 14 days paid holiday (respite) per year
• Competitive allowances paid to you regularly and on time

How to transfer to FosterCare UK

Transferring to FosterCare UK could not be simpler. Firstly, fill in our online contact form – from here, we will put you in touch with a member of our friendly team. A member of our team will then organise a home visit, or a video call, and discuss what’s involved in the process.

Already have a child placed in your care? Do not worry – our team of experts work closely with your current agency or local authority to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. This is to cause as little disrupt as possible to the child’s life. Learn more about how to transfer fostering agencies now.

Ready to transfer fostering agencies? Contact us today to start your transfer to FosterCare UK, and to be supported by a national network of foster carers and social workers.