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
Shadforth?

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We are recruiting both short-term & long-term foster carers in Shadforth and surrounding areas including: Sunderland, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Chesterfield, Lincoln, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Thornley, High Pittington & 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 child depends on the sort of foster care needed. It can range from one evening to years, or till the child is an adult.

You may be able to work as well as foster . Whether you can depends on the child's conditions as well as the fostering service you relate to. This can be your local council or an independent fostering agency.

You do not need to have your home, however usually, you'll need to have a extra bed room.

Before you can foster you have to pass an assessment to inspect that you have the ability to care for a child. You will not be evaluated on your age, ethnic background, sex, marriage standing, faith or sexual preference.

Foster couple being interviewed by social worker
Foster Parents Urgently Needed in Shadforth, 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 helped to position 100's of carers throughout the UK as well as have over ten years of experience, which means we can offer you the most effective possible support required on your journey to assist provide a secure as well as secure home to youngsters as well as young individuals in care.

Candidates will be evaluated, whether it's your very first time as a foster carer or if you're an seasoned foster carer wanting to move fostering agencies. We utilize our years of experience to match you with the right fostering company, assessing capabilities, place as well as experience.

We build relationships between carers and agency personnel, as well as you'll have an seasoned expert on hand to assist 24 hours a day.

Fostering Values

At iFosterCare.uk, we will always prioritise the safety as well as well-being of the young adults as well as young individuals in care, by just selecting to collaborate with reputable Fostering Agencies along with the training as well as support we provide to potential foster carers. To accomplish this, we stick to 6 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 mums and dads in their journey to becoming foster carers.

We urgently need more foster carers in Shadforth and surrounding areas such as Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Thornley, High Pittington, Pittington, Haswell, Belmont, Wheatley Hill, High Shincliffe, Bowburn.

Every one of our foster carers to-be obtain comprehensive foster training info as well as support to make sure that they can provide a top-notch foster care service as well as make a actual difference to a child or young person in need. We additionally work to connect our area of foster carers with each other - if you choose to be a foster parent you will have the chance to satisfy with our existing carers, hear their foster care stories as well as find out from their experience.

Even after you have taken on a foster child or young person, you will have the complete support of our expert team that will get on hand, 24 hours a day, to answer any inquiries you may have.

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

We are actively looking for foster carers in Shadforth, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Chesterfield, Lincoln, Mansfield, 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.