Foster carers report that they feel part of the professional network and are well supported through training and support groups.
Ofsted, January 2019
Becoming a Foster Carer can be the most rewarding thing you will ever do and can be a life changing experience, for both you and the children you foster.
It can also be a role that will bring challenges and take up a lot of time and energy. We therefore want to make sure you are supported in every way we can throughout your fostering journey.
We have what we believe is one of the best packages for foster carers in the UK.
As well as changing a local child’s life you will receive;
If you're interested in learning more about becoming a Foster Carer, please fill out the enquiry form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss further.
Foster carers report that they feel part of the professional network and are well supported through training and support groups.
Ofsted, January 2019
Our allowances and fees as of 1 April 2023 are as below and are weekly totals:
We operate a 3 tiered scheme dependent on your skill set.
Watch this short presentation about fostering and tax and the national insurance you will pay after approval. Fostering income is treated separately to other income.
As long as you satisfy the other eligibility rules, you can claim Universal Credit if you are a foster carer. All of the money you get as fostering allowance should be ignored when working out how much Universal Credit you can get. The name of the fostering tax scheme is 'Qualifying Care Relief.' (turn2us.org.uk).
Mockingbird is an extended family model of foster care. Six to ten 'satellite' families live in close proximity to a dedicated 'hub home' which provides peer support, planned and emergency sleep overs for foster children and regular social activities.
The innovative programme enables foster carers to build strong relationships with their peers and empowers families to support each other and overcome problems. This results in better out comes for young people.
There are currently three constellations in Waltham Forest. If you are a current carer and would like to join a future constellation, get in touch. If you are interested in joining our fostering community please complete the short form below.
Take the first step to become a Waltham Forest Foster Carer and change a child’s life forever. Fill in this quick form or call us on 020 8496 3437. A member of our team will get in touch to discuss further.
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