iFosterCare.uk

The UK is expected to be 25,000 Foster Carers short by 2026...
We urgently need your help!

Could You Foster a Child in
Barnehurst?

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Let us match you with the best Fostering Agency in Barnehurst... FREE.

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We are recruiting both short-term & long-term foster carers in Barnehurst and surrounding areas including: Dartford, London, Basildon, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Rayleigh, Harlow, Chelmsford, Watford, Colyers, North End, Crayford, Northumberland Heath & more.

Who Can Foster?

Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. 

To become a foster parent you need to:

  • be at least 21 years old
  • have at least one spare room
  • be a UK resident or have indefinite leave to remain
  • be able to take care of a child or young person, often on a full-time basis

How much time you care for the youngster depends on the sort of foster care needed. It can range from one night to years, or until the youngster is an adult.

You might have the ability to foster and function. Whether you can depends on the youngster's situations and the fostering solution you apply to. This can be your neighborhood council or an independent fostering agency.

You do not require to have your house, but usually, you'll need to have a extra bedroom.

Before you can foster you have to pass an assessment to inspect that you're able to care for a youngster. You will certainly not be analyzed on your age, ethnicity, sex, marriage standing, religion or sexual preference.

Foster couple being interviewed by social worker
Foster Parents Urgently Needed in Barnehurst, could you help?

Why Choose Us?

Our services are free to use. We specialise in matching you and your unique circumstances with the best fostering agency / agencies in your area.

The Best Fostering Experience

We have actually assisted to put 100's of carers across the UK and have over ten years of experience, which means we can provide you the finest feasible support needed on your journey to help give a safe and safe and secure house to youngsters and young people in care.

Candidates will be assessed, whether it's your first time as a foster carer or if you're an knowledgeable foster carer wanting to move fostering agencies. We utilize our years of experience to match you with the ideal fostering company, examining abilities, place and experience.

We build partnerships between carers and fostering agency teams, and you'll have an knowledgeable specialist accessible to help 1 day a day.

Fostering Values

At iFosterCare.uk, we will certainly always prioritise the security and welfare of the children and young people in care, by just choosing to function with respectable Fostering Agencies as well as the training and support we give to potential foster carers. To attain this, we comply with six core values:

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

Fostering Support

We assist every one of our possible foster parents in their journey to becoming foster carers.

We urgently need more foster carers in Barnehurst and surrounding areas such as Colyers, North End, Crayford, Northumberland Heath, Slade Green, Bexleyheath, Bexley, Erith, Barnes Cray, Upper Belvedere.

All of our foster carers to-be get extensive foster training info and support so that they can give a excellent foster care solution and make a genuine difference to a youngster or young adult in need. We likewise function to connect our community of foster carers with each other - if you decide to be a foster moms and dad you will certainly have the chance to meet with our existing carers, hear their foster care tales and discover from their experience.

Even after you have actually handled a foster youngster or young adult, you will certainly have the full support of our specialist team who will certainly be on hand, 1 day a day, to answer any type of concerns you might have.

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

We are actively looking for foster carers in Barnehurst, Dartford, London, Basildon, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Rayleigh, Harlow, Chelmsford, Watford and across the London.

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