Fostering in Doncaster

Do you live in Doncaster or in the surrounding areas and want to become a foster parent to a child or young person?

Become a foster parent in Doncaster

Care is at the heart of everything we do here in Doncaster. It’s pivotal to supporting families, children and young people in order to provide them with the best possible opportunities for the future. If you’re over the age of 21 and have a spare room, you could help children in the Doncaster area looking for a family.

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates has grown to become one of the largest independent fostering agencies in the UK. Our vision has always been to invest in and nurture high standards in foster care. Choose to foster with us and you’ll receive an extensive local support network, excellent training, 24/7 advice and a rewarding new career.

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Become a foster parent with Foster Care Associates Doncaster

When you choose to join the Foster Care Associates family in Doncaster, you will be joining an amazing fostering provider. You’ll receive a generous financial allowance, 24/7 support and fantastic training opportunities. But more importantly, you’ll also have the chance to make a real difference to the life of a young person. What could be more rewarding?

98%

of our foster parent felt they are encouraged to

participate in events and activities

Outstanding

Ofsted rating

24/7

Support

Benefits of working with FCA

24/7 advice service

Excellent ongoing training

Access to your local fostering team

Competitive payments

Local support groups

Local social activities and events

24/7 fostering support in Doncaster

Here at Foster Care Associates, our Doncaster fostering team pride ourselves as being a friendly and welcoming group of people, who strive to make a difference to children and families lives.

In order to support our foster parents and children and young people in the best possible way, we have a regional group of highly skilled social workers and our own therapist who are brimming with experience and knowledge.

As well as continued around the clock support from your regional team, we provide you with ongoing training to help develop your skills throughout your fostering journey, including:

Safeguarding
First Aid
Child exploitation
Attachment and child development
Trauma and bereavement
Equality and diversity

It’s really important to us in Doncaster that we welcome you into the Foster Care Associates family. That’s why we hold local support groups on a regular basis, to give you the time to reflect, share achievements and advice. All of which helps to build your support network with other foster parents in and around the region.

Doncaster Fostering Allowance and Benefits

At Foster Care Associates Doncaster, we believe foster parents should be rewarded for their hard work in changing children’s lives. That’s why we offer an allowance that takes into consideration the demands and cost of foster care. In addition, as a foster parent, you will receive additional benefits, including tax exemption on the first £18,140 you earn per year and additional tax breaks.

View our fostering allowances

Have fun with Foster Care Associates Doncaster

There’s always something fun going on in the Foster Care Associates Doncaster region. We bring everyone together, foster parents, children and young people and regional staff. You will find yourself joining a great community who provide you with a fun support network throughout your fostering journey.