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.
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.
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.
You will be paid a competitve fostering allowance which is reviewed annually.
You will receive training before you begin fostering and this will be developed and kept up to date with an on-going training programme.
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.
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
Fostering North East, St Cuthberts House, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7PY.
Telephone: 0191 242 4805 or 0191 242 4804
Fax: 0191 228 0177
Email: liz.guest@fosteringnortheast.org.uk
