Fostering involves providing a safe, stable, and nurturing home for children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families. The aim is to support their wellbeing, development, and future outcomes.
We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who can provide a safe and supportive home environment. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to safeguard children, promote their welfare, and work as part of a professional team.
No formal qualifications are required. However, all foster carers must complete training and demonstrate the skills and commitment needed to care for children and young people.
The process includes an initial enquiry, a full assessment with background checks, mandatory training, and approval by a fostering panel. Once approved, carers are matched with suitable placements.
The assessment process varies depending on individual circumstances, but it is carried out thoroughly to ensure carers are fully prepared and suitable.
All applicants undergo enhanced DBS checks, references, and a comprehensive assessment to ensure they can safeguard and support children effectively.
Foster carers receive ongoing support, including regular supervision, training, and access to professional advice. There is also 24-hour out-of-hours support available.
Yes. All foster carers complete mandatory pre-approval training and continue to receive ongoing development opportunities, including safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and child development.
We offer a range of placements, including emergency, short-term, long-term, respite, specialist, parent and child, and placements for children with additional needs.
Children are matched based on their needs, the carer’s skills and experience, and cultural or identity considerations to ensure the best possible placement.
Yes. This is discussed during the assessment process, and placements are matched according to your skills, experience, and preferences.
Foster carers receive financial allowances to support the care of children. Details are discussed during the application process.
Yes. Short break (respite) arrangements can be provided to support foster carers and ensure they have time to rest.
We provide 24-hour out-of-hours support to ensure foster carers always have access to advice and assistance when needed.
You can begin by contacting Arise Fostering Agency to make an enquiry. Our team will guide you through each step of the process.
