Improving the Foster Care Sector
September 30, 2005
Foster Care Associates Ltd, the UK’s leading independent foster care agency, acknowledges the article published in two national newspapers. The company wishes to clarify its position as a quality provider of foster care services.
FCA’s management structure is robust and the remuneration of its’ executive directors is commensurate with the responsibility and accountability of a business employing over 1500 staff. Pre-tax profits of £900,000 were achieved in 2003 and reinvested in the business during 2004 to ensure continued growth of services.
FCA specialises in providing quality placements for children and young people who often display challenging behaviour. The average age of a child placed with FCA is 12 years old. FCA aims to ensure positive outcomes for all its’ looked after children and young people. To this end, all FCA staff and foster carers are trained and qualified to the highest standards.
FCA charges in the region of £800 per child per week – in line with other independent foster care agencies. 47% of this fee goes directly to its’ foster carer, the remaining charge is apportioned to cover the following services:
•24-hour support from qualified social workers.
•Support workers.
•Qualified therapists and education liaison officers.
•Administrative support through local offices.
The company remains proud of its commendations from industry inspectorates and will continue to forge successful public-private partnerships with Local Authorities. It aims to continually add to the pool of foster carers across the UK to off-set the shortage of 10,000. Currently FCA has over 1500 foster families looking after over 2000 children and young people.
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For further information contact:
Louise Withers, FCA Public Relations on tel: 07900 896286
Or visit the FCA website www.thefca.co.uk
