- How to get into fostering?
- What comes next?
- Fostering with Changing Futures Fostering
How to Start Fostering
There are a lot of myths surrounding getting into fostering, with a lot of people thinking it’s a much more complicated process than it is in reality. Getting into fostering takes a single step: enquiring! Enquiring simply means getting in touch with us about your interest in fostering. We make this step as easy as possible at Changing Futures, and there are many ways in which you can get in touch with us, including from our contact page, Facebook message or ringing 01429 363127. As soon as we hear from you, our registered manager will get back to you.
In this discussion, we’ll answer any questions that you may have about the fostering process. We’d also like to find out a bit more about you, your situation and the reasons why you want to foster. This is mainly to consider whether you’ll be a good fit and which sort of placements and training may suit you best! We’ll also discuss more about what becoming a therapeutic foster parent involves, the different types of fostering and the next steps after enquiry. You can see Sarah talking about what happens when you enquire here.
We would like to mention that at this stage, there is no obligation for you or our agency to take your enquiry any further; it’s simply about investing time to see whether fostering will fit into your life and if our agency is the correct fit for you!
What Comes Next?
This is when things get exciting! Next will come a home visit, and if this goes well, we will invite you to apply. This simply involves completing an application form and consenting to the required statutory checks. Next is the fostering assessment and subsequent training. Finally comes the fostering panel. Whilst this sounds a little daunting, Changing Futures will ensure you’re fully prepared and be with you every step of the way! For a more in-depth look at the fostering process, please take a look at our complete guide, ‘How Does Fostering Work: A Simple Guide To Becoming A Foster Parent’.
Fostering With Changing Futures Fostering…
At Changing Futures, we’ve built a solid, happy family of fostering experts, social workers, trained specialists, foster parents, children, and young people in care. We offer endless support, time and advice to ensure you and the child in your care are properly looked after. Thinking of fostering? We’d love to have you as part of our family!
At Changing Futures Fostering, we’re all about providing our foster parents with the information and support they need to really make a difference in a vulnerable child’s life. If you need any more information about how long it takes to become a foster carer or the fostering process, or if you have any other questions or queries, please click here to contact us. Or, please feel free to email us at admin@changingfuturesne.co.uk or give us a call on 01429 363 127 to speak to our brilliant fostering team!