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Fostering in the North East
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Become a foster carer in Durham
If you live in or around Durham and you are thinking of changing your job to a career as a foster carer then why not read on to find out more about how to achieve this.
Fostering is one of those professions that can really make a difference to the outcome of a child or young person’s life and though it is a challenging career, it is richly rewarding in many ways. At FCA we can help you become a foster carer, guiding you every step of the way and providing a highly skilled team of childcare experts to support the children or young people in your care and supporting you throughout the process too.
Our FCA office in County Durham serves the local area and also serves as the main office for all enquiries on fostering in Sunderland and fostering in Darlington too. One of around 80 offices in the UK, the warm and friendly atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are always happy to help you.
The services you will receive
If you choose to start fostering in Durham you will automatically be entitled to the following services depending on the needs of the children or young people in your care as well as your needs. You will have the benefit of the knowledge of professionals such as:
• An FCA assigned social worker – who will be in regular contact
• A therapist – who will work with both child and carer to achieve progress
• An education officer – who can help with any educational requirements
• A Children and Young Persons Service Support (CYPSS) worker
Could you make a difference?
We always recommend finding out as much as you can about all aspects of fostering because it’s important to know what to expect if you decide to embark on a career as a foster carer. There are the basic details that you should know like who can become a foster carer and the types of placements we offer at FCA, then there’s the ‘good to know’ things like the interviews and accounts given by existing carers.
The personal foster carer stories give valuable insight into what it’s like to foster and the kind of challenges you might face. It’s all about making a difference to someone’s life and changing outcomes, giving someone the chance to live in a family home with people who show them kindness.
Get in touch…
If you want to foster and you live in the North East region then get in touch with us and show your interest by completing the online enquiry form.
