MATCH FOSTER CARE
One of the Best Fostering Agencies in Dudley
Have you been thinking about becoming a foster parent for children in Dudley? Match Foster Care is an independent fostering agency committed to helping foster carers create a safe and nurturing environment for children between the ages of 0 and 17 in Dudley and the surrounding area. At Match Foster Care, we believe in building a meaningful and caring relationship with young people rather than a standard placement.
Supporting Foster Families in Dudley
Match Foster Care is an independent, family-owned foster agency with many years of experience supporting children between the ages of 0 and 17 and their foster families in the West Midlands.
We welcome carers from diverse backgrounds and family types, including single people, who want the best for foster children.
Established in February 2012, Match Foster Care has always been run by experienced social workers. Carrie Marsh is the founder of Match. Her parents were foster carers, and Carrie is proud to count her fostered brothers and sisters as key members of her family. We have a long experience witnessing the life-changing difference loving foster homes can make for a child. As a foster parent, you’ll receive the support of our multidisciplinary professionals who accompany you along the fostering journey:
- a registered nurse
- support workers
- education workers
- a therapeutic practitioner
What foster parents can expect
Our Dudley fostering team is supported by our nearby Droitwich Spa office. As a team, we have over a decade of experience of providing foster care across the wider West Midlands. Match Foster Care was also rated as ‘Outstanding’ during a recent Ofsted inspection.
When you join our Dudley fostering service, you won’t be alone. Alongside giving you plenty of training and guidance, we’ll also provide you with a 24/7 support line. In addition, you’ll get access to various types of professionals to ensure the health and wellbeing of the children in your care.
Match Foster Care welcomes foster carers in Dudley from a wide variety of backgrounds. We value your contribution to providing foster care to children and young people in the area. There are also various types of fostering placements you can choose from, such as short term and long term fostering.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Match Foster Care, what matters to us is finding foster parents who have the right qualities to look after a child and provide a safe environment for their growth. While many may associate foster parenting with a couple or a family, we believe that giving a young person a loving home does not relate to your relationship status, your gender, age, race, or sexual orientation.
Our foster parents receive a fostering allowance designed to alleviate the costs of caring for a child and recognise the difference they make. The allowance is calculated to consider the duration of the placement, the age of the child, and special needs when necessary. If you want to get a better idea of how much a foster parent can earn, you can use the fostering allowance calculator.
As a foster parent, we expect you to be responsible and fit enough to care for a child between the ages of 0 and 17.
Foster parents are self-employed. But you can still work while being a foster carer as long as it doesn’t impede your fostering. If you wish to keep a job, a part-time role is best suited for your career in foster care services. We do not require you to be available at all times. Part of our assessment process is to evaluate whether you have enough availability.
You must be a UK resident or have indefinite leave to remain to provide fostering services in Dudley.
You must be able to provide the child in your care with a spare bedroom. But you don’t need to own your home.
Are you unsure whether you qualify to become a foster parent? Don’t hesitate to contact our team at Match Foster Care for all your questions about how to foster a child.
