Fostering is a wonderful way to make a positive impact on the life of a child or young person who is in need of a safe and supportive home. Here you will find all the information you need to find out of fostering is right for you.
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When a child is placed in foster care, it means that they have been removed from their home due to family illness, abuse, neglect, or other circumstances that make it unsafe for them to remain. Whatever the reason, the child will need the care of a nurturing adult, a foster carer, and a safe place to call home.
As more vulnerable children come into care each year, foster carers from all walks of life are needed to make a lasting difference. Whether you’re an individual, couple or family, you’ll be surprised how everyday life skills and experiences equip you with transferable skills!
Lorraine and Nick have been Parent & Child foster carers with us since 2019. Lorraine says "I wanted to give something back as my dad was given up at birth, was fostered & then adopted, as was my middle sister. I absolutely love my work. I find it so rewarding. I love allowing these parents the chance to be with their babies and support them."
Mary is a single carer and changed careers from being a Social Worker to a full time foster carer. Mary fosters children on a long term basis and shares why its important to be matched with a child’s cultural needs, and what supoprt she offers to children from the BAME community.
Graham and Damian have been fostering with Nexus Fostering for five years and are advocates of therapeutic-led fostering. “From the beginning, it became clear Nexus Fostering had a strong, caring ethos, and it felt like we were joining a family,” says Graham.
Foster carers Tim and Beverley had been married for 18 years before they thought about fostering. They moved into a home which had a spare room then it was all systems go! Tim says "We have had some fantastic experiences over the last few years, working with many amazing professionals and engaging with beneficial training in person and online. The support and encouragement we have received have been excellent from the moment we first enquired about fostering to the present day".
We have been making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in foster care throughout England since 2002. We believe all children and young people deserve a chance to live in a family setting, and we are proud that our foster carers and young people will always be our top priority.
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Just fill out the short form below and our friendly fostering advisor will give you a call. She will be able to answer any questions you have and will find out if fostering is right for you now or in the future. Alternatively, you can book a call back at a time that suits you by using the "book your fostering adviser call back" button.
To become a carer with Nexus Fostering, you need no specific qualifications, but you’ll need to attend relevant training courses and support groups to help you on your fostering journey.
The comprehensive training and support we provide are second to none. We pride ourselves on offering 24/7 support, 365 days a year. Find out more here.
Foster carers not only provide daily care for children and young people, but also attend meetings, prepare reports, and collaborate with other professionals involved in the child's well-being. They are responsible for the education and physical and mental health needs of the children, and work closely with their families to facilitate contact and reunification. Attending training sessions is crucial to keep up-to-date with fostering practices and acquire the skills necessary to care for the children.
The rewards that come exclusively with fostering are priceless, but we understand it’s important that foster carers are recompensated with financial benefits too.
The fostering allowance covers the costs of looking after a child, including household expenses, food, clothing, pocket money etc. The allowance is also there to reimburse you for your time and care and to reward you for providing a loving, stable and nurturing home for a child.
The amount of the fostering allowance is determined by a variety of circumstances. Such as the age and the specific needs of the children you care for, the type of fostering and your skills and experience. As you acquire knowledge, skills and confidence as a carer, you may decide to provide therapeutic care for a child or young person. This will require further development and support towards the child and therefore increases your fostering allowance. Visit our allowance calculator to find out more.
Nexus Fostering is a fostering agency like no other. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted since 2011, we believe all children and young people deserve a chance to live in a family setting, and we are proud that our foster carers and young people will always be our top priority. We are a fostering family striving to deliver excellent care to children and young people all over England. We offer carers...
Dedicated local social work team and support workers, available 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the support never stops
Foster carer support groups
Competitive allowance
Access to our Head of Education who supports you, our children and young people
Family social events
A mentor scheme to support you during your assessment and your first year of fostering
Cost of living support and access to exclusive rewards platform with 1000's high street discounts.
Select a date and time using the calendar below and your fostering adviser will call you back for an initial discussion with you about fostering and answer any questions you may have.