MATCH FOSTER CARE
Family-owned foster care agency in Wolverhampton
Match Foster Care is a fully local fostering agency which is non-private-equity owned. As an independent foster care agency, we are committed to helping children achieve their full potential even when they are not in the care of their direct family.
We are passionate about building a caring and meaningful relationship with the young people in our care through fostering. This is why we welcome foster parents who share our values and vision. We believe that the desire to make a positive difference in the life of a child is a priority. As such, we are open to foster parents from a variety of backgrounds.
We can provide you with the support & training you need to build your fostering career in Wolverhampton. We are keen to give you the opportunity to meet seasoned foster parents and young people in our foster care, so you can gain a full understanding of what we do. We take great care of our foster carers and the children in their care.
How To Become A Foster Parent In Wolverhampton
Match Foster Care is here to support you as you embark on your journey to become a foster carer in Wolverhampton.
We work closely with our foster parents to ensure they can access the training and guidance they need to provide the best outcomes for the children in their care.
Meet Match Foster Care, your top choice for a fostering agency in Wolverhampton
At Match Faster Care Wolverhampton, we are not like other fostering agencies. We are proud to be an independent agency in the West Midlands. Being family-owned and run, we never have to give up on our principles and vision to meet the profit targets of external investors.
We have a long experience supporting foster families in Wolverhampton and around as well as the children between the ages of 0 and 17 in their care.
Founded in February 2012, Match Foster Care has gained a solid reputation thanks to the experience of our founder, Carrie Marsh, and her commitment to making fostering a positive experience for young people and their carers. Carrie has had first-hand experience with foster care since childhood, through her parents who fostered children. She knows the difference a loving, caring, and supportive environment can make. Therefore, she founded Match Foster Care with the desire to surround fostered children and foster parents with the same level of care and attention she has observed throughout her childhood.
To do so, Match Foster Care Wolverhampton supports foster parents along the fostering journey with a team of multidisciplinary specialists:
- a registered nurse
- support workers
- education workers
- a therapeutic practitioner
What can foster parents expect?
As a newcomer to Match Faster Care in Coventry, we are committed to making your fostering journey accessible, rewarding, and empowering regardless of your previous foster experience.
Match Foster Care is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated fostering agency in Wolverhampton. Established over a decade ago, we have become one of the leading fostering agencies in the West Midlands, thanks to our dedicated team of professionals.
Our offices are located throughout the area, ensuring that you do not have to travel far to speak with us in person or attend any of our events. We also provide support 24/7 meaning somebody is always on hand to help.
Foster carers are entitled to financial support known as the fostering allowance. Use our Finance Calculator to see how much you could be paid if you foster in the West Midlands depending on the fostering type and duration.
Our local support for carers in Wolverhampton includes dedicated social workers, support workers, educational workers, in-house therapists and a registered nurse. We make these services easily available to you so that you can access our help or guidance at any time.
We will discuss and agree with you during the assessment the type of fostering that would be best suited to you. This may be respite only, where you look after children on a temporary basis, maybe for just weekends. Maybe you would like younger children on a short term arrangement or perhaps you would be interested in looking after a child long term, until they are 18 and beyond.
We can provide additional help when fostering children with educational, behavioural or learning difficulties. This is designed to maximise the positive outcomes of your extremely important contribution as a foster carer while ensuring you also feel confident in your role.
We welcome potential foster parents to apply from various socioeconomic backgrounds and professions. Crucially, we understand the extremely important contribution that diversity within the fostering process can create. We will collaborate with you to ensure your experience is rewarding.
Working with an independent fostering agency in Wolverhampton gives you access to lots of fostering types. This includes short and long term placements as well as respite fostering. We can help you find the right type of fostering for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will be pleased to know that foster parents do not require specialist skills. At Match Foster Care, you can apply to become a foster parent if you are at least 18 years of age. You will need to be a UK resident or have indefinite leave to remain. You will also need a spare bedroom for the child in your care.
We also welcome fostering applications from adults who work. However, your work doesn’t affect your foster care services and ensures that you can be available on short and long notice to look after a child. This is why we recommend part-time jobs if you want to maintain a professional career outside fostering. But our team works closely with you to determine your availability and whether it is suitable for fostering young people.
Yes, foster parents receive a fostering allowance for each child in their care. The amount is calculated based on the duration of the foster care services, and the age and needs of the child. You can consult our fostering allowance calculator to find out more.
Match Foster Care strives to be one of the best fostering agencies in Wolverhampton. We consider our enrichment days and activities integral to this aim, as they provide opportunities to meet other foster families and feel part of a community. We welcome all those who foster through us to take part.
Fostering in Wolverhampton is backed by government financial support, known as the fostering allowance. The amount you will be paid will depend on the type of fostering you do, along with how long you foster. Across the country, the fostering allowance also varies depending on where you live.
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
What can foster parents expect?
As a newcomer to Match Faster Care in Coventry, we are committed to making your fostering journey accessible, rewarding, and empowering regardless of your previous foster experience.
You'll benefit from the experience of an independent fostering agency. Founded over a decade ago in Worcestershire, Match Foster Care has been registered with Ofsted since February 2012.
As a family-owned business, we are big on family values and family support. As such, our foster parents receive 24/7 support from a team of multidisciplinary experts.
We are proud to be one of few foster care agencies to be fully independent in the UK. We are not owned by private equity and never driven by targets!
We welcome fostering parents from a variety of backgrounds. There is strength in diversity. We encourage people from different social and professional backgrounds to join us to better support all children.
We provide experienced support to our foster families looking after a child with special learning requirements or behavioural needs. We equip you with the tools and knowledge you need.
You are never left guessing; you can reach out to our local professionals for multidisciplinary support, training and guidance throughout your fostering journey so you can deliver the best foster care for the children under your roof.
Not every foster parent has the same availability. That's why at Match, you can find out more about our different types of foster care and their durations to match your situation.
You are not too old or too young to be a foster parent as long as you are fit, healthy, and of legal age to care for a child.
