Are you an Experienced foster carer? Or are you just thinking of fostering as a new career? We are interested in working with people who want to make a real difference to children and young people in care by providing a supportive, nurturing and stable home environment.
IF YOU:
* Are over 25, single married or just living as a couple
* Have at least one spare bedroom
* Would be available to foster
* Have the ability to learn and rise to the challenge of fostering
* Have children no younger than 5 years old at home
* Can commit to a continuous training and development programme
* Have a strong supportive family and friends network
WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARERS, WHO CAN FOSTER:
* 0 to 18 age range
* Large sibling groups
* Children with Physical Disabilities
* Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
* Young people seeking asylum
* A parent and child placement
* A 15 - 18 year old on an independent/supported living programme
In Kent, Essex and East Sussex and the surrounding areas, there remains a great need for foster carers who are prepared and/or experienced in working with the above types of young people.
All
our Carers are fully supported by our 24 hour support team
We have a dedicated
out of hours team that work around the clock every day of the year.
Preparation
training
Being a new
carer is not a problem.
We provide preparation training at convenient
times.
Full
training is given throughout your foster care career
We provide on-
going training throughout your fostering career.
Competitive
fostering allowances paid, including a payment for skills
20
Days Respite per family a year
Monthly
Support Groups/Training
These give our
carers a chance to meet other carers and interact on a social level.
Weekly
Telephone calls and Regular Home Visits
A member of
the support team will call weekly and visit your home regularly for
support and guidance.
Representation
at all meetings
As a Moments
carer you will always have representation at meetings.
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