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Support and training

We really value the work our foster carers do. We like to treat our foster carers as part of the team around the children , and in recognition of the high regard in which you are held we offer our foster carers both training and support whenever it is required, to do the best job they can.

We offer

  • Training courses to prepare you for fostering.
  • Training courses throughout your time as a foster carer, both in the classroom, online and individually to meet your needs and the needs of the child placed with you.
  • Training for your own children about what to expect when the family becomes a foster family.
  • Excellent communication with the fostering team and fostered child’s social worker.
  • 24/7 out of hours support.

We provide

  • Dedicated Supervising social worker.
  • A fee and allowance for every child placed with you.
  • Consultation meetings both in your area and with other professionals and foster carers.
  • Free Annual Conference.
  • Financial enhancements after fostering for one year with us.
  • Ongoing training and support.
  • Personal development opportunities.
  • Concessionary Telford Loyalty Card for you and the children.
  • Membership with Fostering Network.
  • Membership of the local Fostering Association.

To care for children that have often had difficult experiences, we offer training in managing behaviour and we have a therapist that can also offer advice and guidance and one to one support.

Making a difference to a child's life with Telford Fostering means that the support you'll get is second to none.