Frequently Asked Questions
What support is on offer?
At Fostering North East we believe that the main role of Foster Carers is to enable children to develop to their full potential, by providing them with a positive experience of family life. As this is such an important task we work hard to ensure that Foster Carers receive a high level of support at all times.
Will I have individual support?
You will be allocated your own named, qualified and experienced social worker, known as a Supervisory Support Worker, who will support you and your family on an ongoing basis, by regular visits and telephone contact.What if I can't contact my Support Worker?
If your Support Worker is unavailable for any reason, you will have access to a 24 hour telephone support line staffed by
workers who know you and your children.Will I get financial support?
You will be paid a competitve fostering allowance which is reviewed annually.Will I get any training?
You will receive training before you begin fostering and this will be developed and kept up to date with an on-going
training programme.Will I have contact with other Foster Carers?
You will be encouraged to attend our on-going support groups - held in the evenings, with meetings for the YoungStars
(foster and birth children of carers) at the same time. Informal social events for carers and foster children are held
throughout the year.Why choose Fostering North East?
Here are some comments from previous and current carers:“I would, and regularly do, recommend the agency to others as I believe the service offered is of a high
professional standard but is balanced with the genuine feeling of each individual being valued and
their experiences recognised.”
Short Break Foster Carer“Training within the Agency is more than adequate and I am supported by the Agency and its staff with any
personal training I undertake outside of the Agency. It is appropriate to my circumstances and updated
when necessary.”
Short Break Foster Carer“I have been a Foster Carer with this Agency for nine years and I have enjoyed every minute of it.
The service of Fostering North East is excellent and can’t be faulted in any way.”
Long-Term / Short Break Foster Carer“Visits are done monthly and spot visits are also done. This gives us faith in Fostering North East and their
commitment to the Foster Carers and children.”
Long-Term Foster Carers“Our support workers are always there when needed and no faceless wonders. There are no negatives at all.”
Long-Term Foster Carers“The service is very good at providing children with Foster Carers who are well matched to their needs.”
OFSTED Report
"Foster carers are very satified with the help provided
to them and their foster children. For example, one carer said
"St Cuthberts Care would find it hard to improve their service"Ofsted Report.
Contact Us
Fostering North East, St Cuthberts House, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7PY.
Telephone: 0191 24 24 805 / 804 Fax: 0191 228 0177
Email: sarah.croft@fosteringnortheast.org.uk
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