Meeting Your Fostering Goals
Posted 18 July 2023
It has been made evident that there is a shortfall of foster carers in the UK to support vulnerable children that come into the care system, the shocking numbers mean that there are less and less homes to receive placements. That is why at Footprints our goal is to keep providing foster carers with the best support and training, while also helping to prevent the national shortage upscaling to an uncontrollable level by pushing the recruitment of foster carers.
When making the decision to become a foster carer, it can be a little daunting at first due to the rigorous assessment. However, one should bear in mind that this is to safeguard our vulnerable children and young people, and ensure that standards are set high.
When choosing Footprints, you can be sure that you will be equipped with everything you need to achieve your goals. Hear from a current carer,
” We feel respected and trusted as well as equipped through the assessment and ongoing training process and support through getting to know other foster carers. “
Not only do you have the support you need to achieve when becoming a carer at Footprints, you will benefit from large financial rewards, and although this should not be top of the list when considering fostering, it is a key contributor to ensure that carers can provide the best care possible.
Along with a monetary allowance, foster carers may be entitled to further benefits which we are happy to discuss with you in a call or visit.
Whether you aspire to care short term or long term for small children, youngsters or parents and their children, whatever your goals are, Footprints can help you to achieve them. We are just a phone call away to discuss the different options.
We are focused on ensuring that you as carers have the best fit placements for your household for the best sustainability possible.