MATCH FOSTER CARE
Family-Owned Fostering Agency in Herefordshire
Match Foster Care is a foster care agency that values the importance of developing compassionate and significant connections with children through fostering.
Our comprehensive training and support program will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently take on the role of a foster carer. If you share our vision and aspire to make a positive impact in a child’s life, we highly recommend you consider joining our fostering agency!
Why foster in Herefordshire with Match Foster Care?
Herefordshire, situated in the West Midlands of England, has a significant demand for foster carers. By becoming a foster carer in Herefordshire, you have the opportunity to create a beneficial influence on the lives of children and young people who require a secure and caring home environment.
Fostering in Herefordshire may be an excellent option for you if you are a compassionate and empathetic person and if you are willing to welcome a child or teenager who requires care and support into your home.
Throughout your fostering journey, you will have the guidance and support of a team of multidisciplinary professionals who are dedicated to assisting you:
- a registered nurse
- support workers
- education workers
- a therapeutic practitioner
Types of fostering available through Match Foster Care in Herefordshire
If you want to become a foster carer in Herefordshire but you are not sure which type of fostering fits you best, we are here to guide you. There are various types of fostering, each catering to the diverse needs of children and young people. Below you can find the most common type of foster care programs:
Short-Term Fostering
As a short-term foster carer, you will provide a safe and caring environment for a child or teenager who requires immediate support due to a crisis or unforeseen circumstances.
Long-Term Fostering
In contrast, as a long-term foster carer, you will provide a stable and supportive home environment for a child or teenager who cannot live with their birth family permanently. During this period you should develop a strong and strong bond relationship with the child, offer practical and emotional support.
Respite Fostering
As a respite foster carer, you will offer temporary care for a child or a teenager to provide a break for their regular foster carer. This type of placement can range from a few days to several weeks.
What to expect as a foster parent in Herefordshire
Match Foster Care has been registered with Ofsted since February 2012, and since then it has been providing fostering services for over a decade in the West Midlands.
For those fostering children with behavioural or disability needs, or special learning requirements, our team offers expert support and guidance based on years of experience in the field.
As in other locations, our foster parents in Herefordshire are entitled to free access to a team of local professionals who offer ongoing support and training throughout their fostering journey.
We have a range of foster care options available in Herefordshire, which offer varying durations to suit your availability.
Our Agency Goal is to offer a tailored and gratifying fostering experience that meets your unique needs and circumstances.
The phone number is available 24/7 to offer support whenever you require it.
As long as you are physically and mentally capable of providing care for a child there are no age restrictions for becoming a foster carer in Herefordshire.
Every one of our foster parents has a distinctive story to tell, thus no particular background is necessary to become a foster parent in Herefordshire.
Areas We Cover
Match Foster Care covers all over the West Midlands, including, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Dudley, Sandwell, Herefordshire, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Walsall, Warwickshire, Stoke, Solihull, Coventry and Gloucestershire.
We have two offices: one in Droitwich and one in Stoke but our staff are located across the whole region to provide local support when you most need it.
Droitwich Office
Severn House, 30 – 32 Ombersley Street West, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire,
WR9 8QZ
Stoke-on-Trent Office
3-5 Vale Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire,
ST4 7LR
