Are You Ready to Make a Difference Through Fostering?
Take the first step towards making a difference—reach out to Inspire Fostering today and start your journey to becoming a foster carer.
Specialised care provided for children/young people arriving in the UK without parents/guardians. We offer support, care and a safe environment for these vulnerable children/young people as they go through the asylum process.
Faith Group / Asylum Seeker Placements
The placement helps to provide the children/young people with familiarity and helps maintain their family bond.
Sibling Group Placements
Care provided when it is not possible for a child to return to their birth family and adoption is not suitable. This can last until the child reaches adulthood.
Long Term Placements
Temporary care provided for children while long-term plans are made, such as returning to their birth family, moving to a long-term foster family, or being adopted.
Short Term Placements
Fostering Methods
Fostering Criteria
Living Arrangements:
Accommodation: You need to have a stable and suitable living environment with enough space.
This includes having a spare bedroom for the foster child.
Stability: You should have a stable lifestyle and living situation.
Personal Requirements:
Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
Health: You need to be in good physical and mental health. This usually involves a medical check-up.
Character: You must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure you have no criminal convictions that would disqualify you from working with children.
Fostering can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering diverse ways to help children in need while also providing personal growth and support for the carers themselves.
Financial Allowance:
Foster carers receive an allowance to cover the costs of fostering.
Skill Development:
Opportunities for training and personal development.
Community and Camaraderie:
Becoming part of a supportive network of foster carers and professionals.
Support and Training:
Access to support groups, social workers, and ongoing training.
Personal Fulfillment:
The chance to make a significant, positive impact on a child’s life.
FAQ
Do foster carers get paid?
Becoming a foster parent can have a number of benefits and can really make a significant positive impact to a child's life. Foster carers do receive an allowance to support them and this can start from £400 a week, with additional funds for birthdays, celebrations and holidays.
What type of foster care placements are there?
We are dedicated to providing the best possible environment for our children and young people. We work with foster carers in a variety of placements including: short and long term, sibling groups, faith groups and asylum seekers. Contact us to find out more
What are the requirements to become a Foster Carer?
There are some criteria that must be met in order to become a foster care, including age, health, character and living arrangements. Our team will help guide you through the process and provide any information necessary
We understand that every child is different and so is every foster parent.
Inspiring Stories
Caring for a sibling group of three can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. The dynamic of looking after multiple children often means juggling diverse personalities and needs, which can be demanding but also incredibly fulfilling.
Challenges include managing sibling rivalries, ensuring each child receives individual attention, and coordinating activities and schedules.
However, the positives are plentiful: the bond between siblings often means built-in companionship and support, creating a lively and loving household. Watching them grow together, share experiences, and build lifelong memories can be immensely gratifying. Ultimately, while it requires patience and adaptability, looking after a sibling group of three offers a unique opportunity to foster a close-knit family unit.
Laura & Tom
In February 2024 we contacted Inspire who were a relatively new local agency but from viewing their website and social media appeared to be a small, friendly, family orientated agency which is what we were looking for. Everyone at Inspire as been very welcoming and we already know and have met most people employed by the agency. For anyone thinking of becoming foster carers or transferring agency I would definitely recommend Inspire.
Lisa and Che
"Caring for children with complex health needs has been both a challenging and rewarding journey for me as a foster carer. One of the key elements that has made this journey manageable and fulfilling is the unwavering support from my agency Inspire Fostering. They have been a cornerstone in providing not only practical assistance but also emotional support. From the very beginning, the training programs offered by the agency equipped me with essential skills and knowledge, ensuring I felt prepared and confident in my role."
Saba
Reach out & start your fostering journey today.
Contact
Inspire Fostering Ltd
Link 665 Business Centre
Todd Hall Road
Haslingden
Rossendale
BB4 5HU
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