- To Become a Foster Carer: 0800 023 4561
- Other Enquiries: 0800 085 2225
Fostering in the North East
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Start fostering in Newcastle upon Tyne
If the idea of fostering is something you have contemplated then you should read on to find out more about fostering in the North East.
There’s a wealth of information to help you find out where to start and to answer any of your questions about fostering such as who can foster and what kind of allowance you can expect when you foster with FCA.
There are 80 FCA offices across the UK, Newcastle is the local office for the following areas for;
• Fostering in Gateshead
• Fostering in North Tyneside
• Fostering in South Tyneside
Guidance and support through Team Parenting®
With a unique approach that involves on-going support from a skilled team of childcare professionals, we assess the needs of each child or young person in care as well as addressing the needs of the foster carer who looks after them.
If you become a foster carer you will be entitled to the Team Parenting® support that we offer which includes the following team of staff;
• Education officer
• An assigned FCA social worker
• Therapist
• Children and Young Persons Support Service (CYPSS) worker
Consider fostering in Newcastle
If you’re thinking of fostering in Newcastle or the North East we recommend finding out as much information as you can from our website to give you guidance on fostering and what to expect, from the process involved to the kind of placements we specialise in.
Reading real life carer stories from existing foster carers in Newcastle could also help to give you more of an insight into the daily challenges faced by carers and the dedication they have for wanting to change the lives of the children and young people they look after.
If you think you could foster then complete the online enquiry form to register your interest.
