finding more families for children who need them.
Team Fostering is an independent, not-for-profit fostering agency that has supported children, young people and foster families since 2001.
With children at the centre of what they do, their local teams provide the training, guidance and ongoing support foster carers need throughout their journey.
Foster carers receive regular payments, with enhanced financial support available for this specialist fostering opportunity.
Right now they're looking for more people with the stability, commitment and willingness to learn to offer a child a family home across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
where you could make a difference.
A child can be ready for family life before the right foster family is ready for them.
team fostering is looking for more families ready to offer that next step.
finding the right match.
When a child is ready for family life, finding the right match matters. Every child has their own personality, interests, relationships, experiences and hopes for the future.
Team Fostering involves young people closely in matching and works with the people who know them best to understand what they need. That can mean building introductions around the things they enjoy, giving everyone time to get to know each other and helping the child feel seen for who they are.
a bridge into family life.
For children moving from residential care, Team Fostering provides an enhanced one-year support package called Bridge to Belonging.
The name came from one of Team Fostering’s young people, who described it as the “bridge” they needed to live with a family.
It supports the journey from assessing readiness and finding the right match through introductions, settling in and the first year together.
could fostering be your next step?
start with a conversation.
your questions answered.
Fostering is a big decision, so it’s completely normal to have questions.
Here are some of the practical things you might want to understand before getting in touch. If you’re still unsure afterwards, that’s exactly what the first conversation is for.
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could I become a foster carer?
Foster carers come from all walks of life. You don't need a particular job, background or previous fostering experience, but there are some practical requirements.
You’ll need to be over 21, have a spare bedroom, reliable transport and be able to meet the needs of a child in your care. For this specialist opportunity, the primary carer needs to be available to provide full-time care.
If you’re unsure whether your circumstances fit, please talk to us.
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what support would I have?
A lot.
You’ll have 24/7 support, a dedicated supervising social worker, psychological and education support, training, peer mentoring and regular support groups.
You’ll also have 21 nights of short-break care, giving you planned time to rest and recharge while the young person continues to receive support.
For Step Down Fostering, Bridge to Belonging adds enhanced support around the transition and throughout the first year.
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what will I be paid?
Foster carers receive regular fostering payments, with the amount depending on the child's age and needs.
For this Step Down Fostering opportunity, Team Fostering’s brief also includes an enhanced allowance during the first 12 months.
We can talk you through the current package before you decide whether you want to progress.
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how long does the process take?
Team Fostering aims to make a decision about suitability within around five to six months of receiving a formal application.
The process includes checks, training, assessment and a fostering panel, with support throughout.
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what if my circumstances are different?
Whether you already foster, aren't sure Step Down Fostering is right for you, or simply want to understand your options, it's still worth having a conversation.
Team Fostering supports existing carers who are considering transferring from another agency, and offers other types of fostering too, including short-term and long-term fostering, short-break, parent and child fostering and fostering for sanctuary seeking children.
If you're interested in fostering, please register your interest and we can help work out which route could suit you.
start a conversation about fostering.
no commitment, just an informal chat about your options.
reach out to the team.
