MATCH FOSTER CARE
Independent Fostering Agency in Worcestershire
Are you interested in becoming a foster carer in Worcestershire?
Match Foster Care is an independent foster agency in the West Midlands. We hope you’ll join us whether you are looking to foster for the first time, or if you are an existing foster carer looking to switch from another agency.
As a foster parent, your contribution can make a life-long difference to children and teenagers in Worcestershire who find themselves needing foster care.
We look forward to hearing from you to begin your fostering journey with us.
Why choose our foster care agency in Worcestershire?
There are lots of ways you can become a foster carer in Worcestershire. But as a leading independent fostering agency, we hope that Match Foster Care will offer you everything you are looking for as a new or existing foster parent.
While extremely rewarding, we know that being a foster parent is not without its challenges.
That’s why alongside training, we provide the following support to our local foster carers:
- a registered nurse
- support workers
- education workers
- a therapeutic practitioner
- a support network of foster carers
You’ll also get to choose the type of fostering you do based on your preferences and the level of commitment you can provide.
What can foster parents expect?
A highly professional and caring team having been established for over a decade. Our founders have direct experience of the care system. As a result, we’re able to support our Worcester foster carers on a practical as well as a holistic level. At our most recent Ofsted inspection, our work was recognised with an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
If you’re new to fostering, we’ll take you through every step of the process at your own pace. This includes introducing you to the different types of fostering you can do in Worcester, plus what you’ll need to do to become a foster parent or switch from an existing agency.
Our Worcester care team prides itself on supporting our foster parents and the children in their care with educational, health and wellbeing support. This is provided through our vast range of professionals who you’ll get access to. We’ll also make ourselves available to you 24/7 should you need any additional help.
Dedicated support if you foster children with complex health challenges, learning difficulties or behavioural needs. We want to make the fostering experience as beneficial as it can be for everyone. That’s why we tailor our support to cater for the various needs of children in care, including making sure foster parents feel fully equipped in their role.
A warm embrace for foster parents new and existing regardless of your age, race, sexuality or background. So long as you meet the required criteria to become a foster parent and are willing to help make a positive difference in the lives of children in care, we want to hear from you.
Plenty of community support local to you in Worcester. We have offices located throughout the West Midlands, meaning your nearest point of access is always in close reach. Also, we hold events throughout the year so that you can meet other foster families near you. We invite you to become part of our network.
Foster Care Worcestershire FAQs
Foster parents get paid a generous fostering allowance for each child in their care, which you can check using the fostering allowance calculator. While the foster care allowance is taxable, many of our foster parents only pay very little, if any, tax at all.
Foster parents must be responsible and fit enough to care for a young person between the ages of 0 and 17. Worcestershire fostering agencies may need you to be available even on short notice to look after a child. Depending on whether you get long-term or short-term foster children, you may want to keep a part-time job to secure your household income. As a foster parent, you can still work as long as it doesn’t impede your fostering services. We do not expect you to be available at all times. Part of our assessment process is to understand whether you have sufficient availability.
Foster parents do not need to be British citizens. Yet you have to be a UK resident or have an indefinite leave to remain to provide foster care services in Worcestershire.
There’s no requirement to have your own home. But it is important to provide the child with a spare bedroom.
Want to find out whether you qualify to become a foster parent? Get in touch with Match Foster Care for all queries about how to foster a child.
Match Foster Care is an independent foster agency in Worcestershire.
If you are considering becoming a foster parent in Worcester or the wider West Midlands area, we’d like to hear from you.
By partnering with an independent foster agency, there are lots of ways we can support you as a foster carer. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
As with other areas of the country, there is a huge demand for foster carers in Worcester. By joining us, you can help ensure that children who require foster care on a short term, long term or respite basis get the care they need.
While fostering can have its challenges, it can also be an incredibly meaningful thing to do, especially as there is so much potential to make a positive difference in the lives of children in care.
At Match Foster Care, we strive to make the experience of fostering in Worcester as rewarding as possible through our training and support packages.
Absolutely! It is actually very common for foster parents to balance fostering alongside employment.
The main thing is to ensure that you can commit to fostering depending on your work commitments.
As we’ll work closely with you, this also gives you the chance to let us know about your upcoming availability. We fully appreciate that sometimes you may need time off based on your work commitments or even for holidays.
During your fostering assessment, we can discuss this topic in greater detail to ensure everyone is happy to move ahead.
