Fostering in Northampton

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

Foster Care Associates Northampton

If you have a spare room, are over the age of 21 and have the heart and home to offer to a young person, Foster Care Associates Northampton would love to hear from you.

Care is at the heart of everything we do here in Northampton. 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 can be the difference a child needs by fostering in Northampton.

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.

Peterborough

By Phone

One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.

01733 344363

By Email

One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.

Enquire

Live chat

You can now chat online to help you find your answers. Speak to an FCA member right away.

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Visit an office

Foster Care Associates, Suites F8 and F9, Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Peterborough PE2 6XU

Mansfield

By Phone

One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.

01623 632606

By Email

One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries.

Enquire

Live chat

You can now chat online to help you find your answers. Speak to an FCA member right away.

Chat Now

Visit an office

Foster Care Associates, Mansfield I-Centre, Oakham Business Park, Hamilton Way, Mansfield NG18 5BR

Become a foster parent in Northampton

When you choose to join the Foster Care Associates family in Northampton, 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?

Download the FCA’s complete beginner’s guide to fostering a child. Find out more on how to foster a child and the process involved.

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The transferring fostering process

Send an enquiry or give us a bell directly so we can give you all the information you need to help you decide if we’re the right agency for you.
Once you’ve made the decision to transfer to FCA, you’ll need to contact your current agency or local authority to let them know you plan to move on.
You’ll be introduced to your social worker who’ll conduct your assessment, looking at your skills, qualities and experience gained through fostering.
It’s time to meet the team! You’ll be invited to a preparatory training course where you can meet FCA members and other foster parents too.
An independent panel will make a recommendation to our agency decision maker based on your assessment. If you get the green light you’ll be an approved FCA foster parent.

You’re never alone with FCA. We’ll be on hand every step of the way to make the transition as smooth as possible for you.

Are you thinking of transferring foster agencies?

Download the FCA’s guide to transferring foster agencies. Find out more on how to transfer to a different fostering agency and the process involved.

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Northampton Fostering Allowance and Benefits

At Foster Care Associates Northampton, 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 £10,000 you earn per year and additional tax breaks.

View our fostering allowances

Have fun with Foster Care Associates Northampton

There’s always something fun going on in the Foster Care Associates; from theme park trips to fun day picnics to singing in the annual Foster Care Associates Big Sing-Off Competition.

We bring everyone together, foster parents, children and young people and regional staff. You will find yourself joining a great community who provides you with a fun support network throughout your fostering journey.

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 Northampton

Here at Foster Care Associates Northampton, we 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 Northampton 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.