The New Year is a time in which all of us take time to evaluate our priorities and think about what we want out of the future. If you’re looking for a way to do something amazing in your community and change the lives of others, there’s no better time than now to consider becoming a foster parent with FCA.
There are thousands of children up and down the UK who are currently waiting to become part of a loving family. These children have often experienced trauma, and through no fault of their own have been thrust into a life of uncertainty. By becoming a foster parent, you can become a pillar of security and safety for a child who feels they have no one to turn to, and no one to trust.
How fostering changes lives
We asked a handful of our foster parents to share their experiences of what makes fostering an incredibly rewarding career and lifestyle choice. Our foster parents come from a range of backgrounds; some are single, others are in relationships. Some have fully dedicated their working lives to fostering, whereas others also choose to work a flexible job alongside caring for children at home. Our foster parents represent all cultures, ethnicities, faiths, genders, and sexualities.
Everyone is encouraged to think about the difference they could make through fostering—we hope the stories of our current foster parents will help inspire you to make the change. Learn more about who can foster.
“Each child that I’ve fostered has taught me something about myself, and they’ve taught me so much about how to help them. It’s also brought back my playfulness; I do lots of things with the children that I probably wouldn’t have done if I wasn’t fostering – they’ve enriched my life massively.”
– Alison, single foster mum
“Fostering has enriched our lives. To see the children experience new things is priceless.”
-Phil and Stig, foster dads
“Fostering is a lovely, pleasurable job. Yes, there are ups and downs, but the children we welcome into our care are all from different backgrounds. You’ve got to try and see beyond where they’ve come from. You must treat each child as an individual.”
– Elaine, foster mum
“Our most cherished fostering moments involve looking back at all the photos from beginning to end and seeing the transformation. Seeing the change in the children we care for is truly special. The difference from start to finish is remarkable.’
– Sarah and Paul, foster couple
“I would say to anybody who is thinking of fostering, that no matter how small the changes, you are making a difference. Always know in your heart that if you are doing your best, you are making a difference to a young person’s life. They may not realise now, but their experiences will last a lifetime.”
– Debbie and Geoff, foster couple
The benefits of fostering
Fostering can be hugely beneficial for both children and the caring and dedicated individuals who step up to become their foster parents. As a foster parent with FCA, you’ll benefit in so many ways:
- You’ll be changing the lives of children
- You’ll be a pillar of support in your community
- You’ll be working to reunite families
- You’ll benefit from our generous fostering allowance and rewards
- You’ll likely pay no tax on your allowance
- You’ll have the support of professionals, including your own dedicated Supervising Social Worker
- You’ll benefit from our huge range of support for you, your own children and the children you care for, including support groups, free family days out and our exclusive discounts scheme
Discover more about fostering
Eager to learn more about what it’s like to be a foster parent? Check out our library of personal stories from our foster parents, or learn more about the process of becoming qualified to foster.
Or, if you’re feeling ready to begin your journey, enquire with us today!
