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
Dunston?

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

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We are recruiting both short-term & long-term foster carers in Dunston and surrounding areas including: Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Dunston Hill, Elswick, Lobley Hill, Whickham & 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

For how long you take care of the youngster depends on the type of foster care needed. It can range from one night to several years, or until the youngster is an grown-up.

You may be able to workand foster . Whether you can depends on the youngster's situations and the fostering service you relate to. This can be your local council or an independent fostering agency.

You do not require to possess your home, yet generally, you'll need to have a spare room.

Prior to you can foster you must pass an assessment to inspect that you're able to take care of a youngster. You will not be assessed on your age, ethnic background, sex, marriage condition, religion or sex-related orientation.

Foster couple being interviewed by social worker
Foster Parents Urgently Needed in Dunston, 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 throughout the UK and have more than ten years of experience, which means we can offer you the best feasible support required on your journey to assist provide a safe and protected home to youngsters and young people in care.

Applicants will be assessed, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an seasoned foster carer aiming to move fostering companies. We use our years of experience to match you with the best fostering agency, assessing abilities, place and experience.

We construct partnerships in between carers and agency personnel, and you'll have an seasoned expert accessible to assist 24 hours a day.

Fostering Values

At iFosterCare.uk, we will always prioritise the safety and security and welfare of the children and young people in care, by only picking to deal with trustworthy Fostering Agencies along with the training and support we provide to potential foster carers. To accomplish this, we stick to six core values:

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

Fostering Support

We support all of our possible foster mums and dads in their journey to becoming foster carers.

We urgently need more foster carers in Dunston and surrounding areas such as Dunston Hill, Elswick, Lobley Hill, Whickham, Saltwell, Gateshead, Fenham, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunniside.

All of our foster carers to-be receive extensive foster training details and support so that they can provide a top-notch foster care service and make a actual difference to a youngster or young person in need. We also work to link our area of foster carers with each other - if you determine to be a foster moms and dad you will have the possibility to meet with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories and learn from their experience.

Also after you have actually tackled a foster youngster or young person, you will have the full support of our expert team that will get on hand, 24 hours a day, to respond to any kind of concerns you may have.

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

We are actively looking for foster carers in Dunston, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Lincoln, Nottingham and across the North East.

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