WHY SHOULD YOU FOSTER WITH US?
Foster care gives vulnerable children a chance to live in a stable, loving home when they can no longer stay with their family
Most foster parents speak positively about the incredibly rewarding experience of giving children who haven’t been given the best start in life, the opportunity to grow and develop in their care. And while this is often the reason why people start their fostering journey, they soon discover that the chance to make a difference isn’t the only benefit of fostering.
Discover some of the many benefits of fostering that you and your family will experience…
1. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
With Organic Fostering, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, dedicated professional team to offer children specialized care and a secure, nurturing home empowering them to achieve remarkable growth and help them embark on a fulfilling adult life.
We ensure support is readily available, providing you with guidance and expertise to assist children and young people effectively, making a transformative impact on their lives.
2. BUILD LONG LASTING BONDS
No matter the duration of a child’s stay in your care, they often leave an indelible mark on your heart. Many foster parents maintain connections with the children they’ve nurtured, even as they grow up and transition out of foster care.
We’ve witnessed foster parents attending weddings, sometimes even playing the role of giving the bride or groom away, as well as celebrating university graduations. Some have stood by as birthing partners and embraced the role of ‘grandparents’ to their foster children’s offspring. These enduring bonds between foster parents and young individuals can span a lifetime.
In later years, it’s not uncommon for young adults to reach out and express gratitude to their foster parents for helping them navigate the most challenging times in their lives. The profound impact of these gestures is beyond words — they reaffirm why we are committed to fostering, making it truly the most rewarding job in the world.
3. CRUCIAL LIFE LESSONS FOR BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN
In addition to the rewards of fostering for the foster children, your birth children will also benefit greatly as they learn important life lessons. They’ll learn the values of caring and sharing, and gain an understanding of the challenges faced by less fortunate children. This experience often cultivates a strong sense of empathy and compassion in them, which may even inspire them to pursue a career in a caring profession later in life.
Moreover, fostering fosters deep friendships among children in the foster home and encourages more quality time spent together as a family.
4. AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN SPECIALIST SKILLS
As a fostering agency, our foster parents undergo comprehensive training in safeguarding, child protection, therapeutic care, attachment, child development, pediatric first aid, and more. Moreover, we provide ongoing training opportunities and specialist courses to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge.
As a foster parent, you play a crucial role on the front lines, but rest assured, we ensure that you’re surrounded by specialist support and guidance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children. This includes continuous access to social workers and therapists who offer compassionate and non-judgmental support, helping you evolve into a proficient fostering professional.
5. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
At Organic Fostering, we deeply appreciate our foster parents as integral members of our professional team and provide a substantial fostering allowance that recognizes their specialized skills, knowledge, and experience. Typically, this allowance amounts to approximately £500 per week per child in placement.
Additionally, our foster parents enjoy a range of supplementary benefits, including allowances for holiday and summer activities, exclusive events, thoughtful gifts, and access to rewards platform.
CAN YOU FOSTER
- You are over 21 years old
- You have an available spare bedroom.
- You possess the legal right to work in the UK.
- You have the dedication, enthusiasm, and energy to positively transform a child's life.