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
Melton?

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

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We are recruiting both short-term & long-term foster carers in Melton and surrounding areas including: Ipswich, Colchester, Norwich, Chelmsford, Rayleigh, Cambridge, Basildon, Harlow, Gillingham, Chatham, Woodbridge, Sutton Common, Martlesham, Wickham Market & 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

The length of time you care for the youngster depends upon the kind 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 work as well as foster . Whether you can depends upon the youngster's circumstances as well as the fostering service you put on. This can be your regional council or an independent fostering company.

You do not need to possess your residence, but generally, you'll be required to have a spare bed room.

Before you can foster you must pass an assessment to check that you're able to care for a youngster. You will certainly not be examined on your age, ethnic background, gender, marital standing, religious beliefs or sexual preference.

Foster couple being interviewed by social worker
Foster Parents Urgently Needed in Melton, 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 aided to place 100's of carers throughout the UK as well as have over ten years of experience, which suggests we can supply you the finest possible support needed on your trip to assist give a safe as well as secure residence to youngsters as well as young individuals in care.

Applicants will be assessed, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an skilled foster carer wanting to transfer fostering companies. We use our years of experience to match you with the appropriate fostering company, assessing capabilities, location as well as experience.

We construct connections in between carers and fostering agency teams, as well as you'll have an skilled specialist handy to assist 1 day a day.

Fostering Values

At iFosterCare.uk, we will certainly constantly prioritise the security as well as well-being of the youngsters as well as young individuals in care, by just picking to deal with credible Fostering Agencies as well as the training as well as support we give to possible 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 potential foster parents in their trip to becoming foster carers.

We urgently need more foster carers in Melton and surrounding areas such as Woodbridge, Sutton Common, Martlesham, Wickham Market, Grundisburgh, Rendlesham, Kesgrave, Rushmere St Andrew, Hacheston, Kirton.

All of our foster carers to-be get considerable foster training details as well as support to ensure that they can give a first-class foster care service as well as make a real distinction to a youngster or young adult in need. We additionally function to attach our community of foster carers together - if you decide to be a foster parent you will certainly have the possibility to meet our existing carers, hear their foster care stories as well as learn from their experience.

Even after you have actually handled a foster youngster or young adult, you will certainly have the complete support of our specialist team who will certainly get on hand, 1 day a day, to respond to any concerns you may have.

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

We are actively looking for foster carers in Melton, Ipswich, Colchester, Norwich, Chelmsford, Rayleigh, Cambridge, Basildon, Harlow, Gillingham, Chatham and across the East of England.

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