28 August 2008
Approved foster carers | Who we are

• 4.1: Introduction

• Current page is 4.2: Why register with us?

• 4.3: Online form
• 4.4: What we do next
• 4.5: In confidence

Why Simply Fostering?

Facts:

About 15% of foster carers give up fostering or transfer between Fostering Agencies every year because the foster carer's relationship with their Agency has become problematic.

Most often the cause can be traced back to the foster carer not comparing the services other Fostering Agencies had to offer and therefore the services that would have suited them best.

As a foster carer you will be self employed, however you must be aware that unless there are certain circumstances, you can only foster for the Agency who holds your approval.

Importantly, transferring to another Agency means that you would need to go through the same assessment process all over again.

“The Government, national fostering institutions and fostering research recommend that people interested in fostering should contact more than one fostering agency when they make their first enquiries”.

New Enquirers:

Using our knowledge of the fostering services in your area we will:

• Check your enquiry form;
• Identify the fostering agencies that are recruiting foster carers in your area;
• Forward your details to those agencies;
• Request that the fostering providers (agencies) contact you within three working days using the method you identified in your enquiry form.

Give yourself the best chance to get it right first time by registering with Simply Fostering and using our free service to help you to find out more and hopefully to go on to realise your potential as a foster carer.

Approved foster carers:

Simply Fostering will help by letting you know what services other Agencies have to offer you if you are looking to transfer.

If you want your personal details to be kept confidential, we can act on your behalf and discuss your situation directly with the relevant Fostering Agencies. 

Registering with us is completely free and confidential. Registration will also give you access to the Simply Fostering Handbook, a comprehensive guide to fostering. 

If you become an approved foster carer or transfer Agency through your registration with Simply Fostering, you will receive a 'Welcome to Fostering' £50 voucher.