What support and opportunities will I receive?
- You will have your own Social Worker who will visit on a regular basis, and who will support and advise you.
- You will receive an allowance when a child is placed with you to cover the cost of caring for the child.
- You will receive bedroom furniture and equipment, if required, relevant to the child’s needs
- Monthly Support Groups are held in different locations throughout the County where there will be an opportunity for you to meet other Foster Carers.
- You will be expected to attend ongoing Post Approval Training throughout your Fostering career.
- You will have a meeting each year which looks at the work you have done during the proceeding 12 months. This is known as your Annual Review.
- Staffordshire operates a ‘Payment for Skills’ scheme which recognises and financially rewards Carers development of their skills.
- You will have the opportunity to attend social events with other Carers throughout the year.
- You will have the opportunity to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Social Care if you wish to do so.
What are the different types of Fostering?
