Staffordshire Fostering & Adoption Service
Staffordshire County Council Fostering and Adoption Service is an outstanding (Ofsted 2007/8) Local Authority and we are currently recruiting foster carers and adopters. We need new foster carers throughout Staffordshire and particularly require carers in Newcastle-under-Lyme and North Staffordshire.
We will train you to the highest standards and provide you with a comprehensive range of post approval training and developmental opportunities. You will be supported by your own Social Worker, as well as having access to a wide network of support groups.
If you have a spare room and the ‘time to care’ you can complete our enquiry form| or telephone us free on 0800 169 2061 for an informal discussion. Make a life changing decision today!
5 Reasons to Foster for Staffordshire County Council
Flying the flag fo Staffordshire foster carers
Our experienced foster carers regularly take part in our recruitment activities.
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Staffordshire is an 'Outstanding' Fostering Service (OFSTED)
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Excellent training packages including nationally recognised qualifications
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A high level of satisfaction from experienced foster carers
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We can put you in touch with Staffordshire carers who will tell you what it is like to foster and about the support that we provide
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Fantastic local support groups and access to psychological services
Why foster for Staffordshire County Council?
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Unrivalled training and support for you and your family, including social groups for your own children.
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An inflation-busting fee for you and an allowance for the child of between £172 and £631 per week
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Support from a dedicated social worker and foster carer mentor
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Because fostering can be flexible. You can foster at weekends!
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Because we’ve made a commitment to making fostering as straightforward and rewarding and possible with our new Foster Carer Charter
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Because most people say it’s the most rewarding thing they’ve done
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Information meetings
If you would like to foster for Staffordshire then enquire online. You will then be invited to one of our fostering information meetings which are held throughout Staffordshire. Here you will learn from experienced foster carers and social workers about fostering for an award winning authority.
Do you foster?
If you are an approved foster carer for another agency we want to hear from you. Contact us to discuss the benefits of fostering for an Outstanding Authority!