Interested in fostering? Give us your details and we will call you back for an informal, confidential, no commitment chat.
We know it takes time to decide to become a foster carer. From talking to prospective carers, we know there are a lot of misconceptions about the role too.
Parenting is tough.
But don't worry. We're here for you. Right from the start.
Support
You’ll be part of a team where you'll:
- have one-to-one support from your own dedicated social worker
- get monthly visits from them to support you, your family with your placement
- get personalised support from one of our family workers
- be matched to a foster carer buddy who'll offer support through the assessment process and your early months of fostering
- be able to access respite care (link to respite care page)
- receive an allowance for each child in your care
- be able to access 24-hour telephone support
- get free Fostering Network membership
Your Bracknell Forest Fostering handbook is a useful guide to the practical aspects of fostering.
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Social events
Informal support is also important to create a family feel. Bracknell Forest Foster Carers:
- will gladly share their knowledge and experience with you
- get invited to regular social events
- have free access to Coral Reef Water World, Bracknell Leisure Centre and The Look Out Discovery Centre
Training
We want you to enjoy being a foster carer and to support your skills, knowledge and confidence, so you’ll:
- complete 4 'Skills to Foster' sessions during assessment to introduce you to the practicalities of fostering
- be able to access our professionals’ hub for advice on therapeutic approaches to care
- access wellbeing and supervision groups to share thoughts on parenting issues and solutions with other carers
- access our annual training programme to get regular learning to boost your skills, expertise and confidence
We also encourage foster carers to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.