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What is Fostering?

Foster care is a system designed to provide temporary care for children who are unable to live with their biological families due to various reasons, such as abuse, neglect, or parental incapacity.

 

In foster care, these children are placed in the homes of trained caregivers, known as foster parents or foster families. 

Can I foster? 

Fostering children involves providing a stable, nurturing environment for those in need, often due to family circumstances. Prospective foster parents undergo assessments to ensure they can meet the emotional, physical, and practical needs of children. 

 

Requirements vary by region, but typically involve background checks, training, and home inspections. Fostering demands patience, empathy, and flexibility, as children may have experienced trauma or require special care. While challenging, fostering can be profoundly rewarding, offering a chance to make a lasting, positive impact on a child's life by providing love, support, and stability during a critical period of their development.

Becoming a Foster Carer

Becoming a foster carer for A2C involves a comprehensive assessment process that we will conduct. This includes background checks, interviews, and home visits to ensure suitability. Approved carers receive training and ongoing support, including access to financial assistance and counselling services. There is also a weekly fee payable to each foster carer.

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Once approved, our Carers are matched with children whose needs align with their abilities and preferences, with placements ranging from short-term emergency care to long-term arrangements. Our Carers work closely with professionals to meet the child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs, providing stability and guidance.

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By opening your hearts and homes to vulnerable children, you as foster carers can make a profound difference to children’s lives, contributing to their welfare and resilience.

Fostering Allowance

In the UK, fostering allowances provide financial support to foster carers, assisting with costs associated with caring for children in foster care. These allowances vary based on factors such as the child's age, needs, and the region. They cover essentials like food, clothing, and transportation, with additional support for special needs.

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Foster carers may also receive allowances for caring for children with disabilities. Fostering allowances are tax-exempt and may vary between regions and agencies. A2C offers a very generous package of financial allowances to its foster carers, reflecting our commitment to them. Prospective carers should contact A2C for specific details on fostering allowances.

Why Join Us

Joining A2C can offer several benefits to both prospective foster carers and the children in care.

 

We provide:

  1. Training and Support to all our foster carers

  2. As a small dedicated company, putting children and foster carers at the front of what we do, we provide exceptional personalised support. This includes regular visits, a 24h phone line for any emergencies, a dedicated social worker and much beside.

  3. We are flexible in our approach and will work alongside of foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for them and the children they care for.

  4. Our vision is aligned to the needs of children and we value our foster carers as they are the ones providing the care for children.

 

We value our foster carers and recognise the important role they play in the upbringing of children in care. We provide exceptional financial allowances to our carers and are always at hand to help. If you feel your values align with ours then please contact us and we will be happy to discuss and answer any questions you may have.

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