# Foster Care Associates: We’re there for you, so you can be there for the children and young people in your care\.

> With 30\+ years of experience, we’re a leading independent agency dedicated to supporting children and carers every step of the way\.

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## Pages
- [Becoming a foster parent](https://www.thefca.co.uk/about-fostering/how-to-become-a-foster-parent/): Making the decision to become a foster parent doesn’t happen overnight, but when you do choose to foster with us, you can rely on our support throughout the process\.
- [Fostering Allowance: How much could you earn?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/fostering-allowances/): We provide a generous fostering allowance to all our foster parents at FCA\. Find out more about foster care payments and what these cover\.
- [Fostering a child with autism](https://www.thefca.co.uk/fostering-autistic-children/): Fostering an autistic child is an amazing and admirable job but it does come with challenges, especially as change can be a trigger for difficult behaviour\. Find out more about how to foster a child with Autism Spectrum Condition \(ASC\)\.
- [Your first foster child](https://www.thefca.co.uk/about-fostering/how-to-become-a-foster-parent/your-first-foster-child/): Once you’re approved as a foster parent, you’ll be ready to care for your first foster child\. Read more about first foster placements and how we support our foster parents\.
- [Media Enquiries](https://www.thefca.co.uk/media-room/): Interested in covering foster care stories? FCA welcomes journalists, producers, and researchers looking for expert insights and real\-life case studies\. Learn how we can support your work and help shine a light on the experiences of foster families and children\.

## Posts
- [GLAMOUR MAGAZINE](https://www.thefca.co.uk/media-room/newsroom/glamour-magazine/): FCA foster parent Claudia shares her fostering journey in Glamour Magazine after becoming a foster parent at just 28, she’s now more than 12 years into her journey\.
- [Transforming our rental home for children with disabilities: Tracy’s Story](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/fostering-stories/foster-parents/disabilities-tracys-story/): Read Tracy's fostering story and discover how she and her husband adapted their home to provide a loving, accessible family life for two teenagers with complex needs\. Learn why she encourages more people to consider fostering children with disabilities\.
- [The Little Family We Have Become: Rosane’s First Year of Fostering](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/fostering-stories/foster-parents/yls/rosane/): After celebrating her first year of fostering, Rosane reflects on how becoming a foster parent has changed her life\. Discover her experience of fostering as a single parent, the support she receives from FCA, and the everyday moments that make fostering so rewarding\.
- [From Bearded Biker to Foster Dad: Tim’s Fostering Story](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/fostering-stories/foster-parents/tims-fostering-story/): From biker and former doorman to devoted foster dad, Tim Jarvis is proving there’s no such thing as a “typical” foster parent\. Discover how a journey that began with a 10\-year plan turned into 12 years of changing young lives, challenging stereotypes, and creating a forever family\.
- [Ideas for Couples Who Can’t Have Children](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/blogs/latest-blogs/options-for-infertile-couples/): There are a few of ways to start a new family\. Here are some options you can consider when you can’t have children\.

## FAQs
- [I have a criminal record\. Does this mean I can’t foster?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq/i-have-a-criminal-record-does-this-mean-i-cant-foster/)
- [Can I still work and be a foster parent?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq/can-i-still-work-and-be-a-foster-parent/)
- [What kind of support will I receive?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq/what-kind-of-support-will-i-receive/)
- [How much is a foster parent paid?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq/how-much-is-a-foster-parent-paid/)
- [Do I need to own my own home to foster?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq/do-i-need-to-own-my-own-home-to-foster/)

## Regions
- [Fostering in the West Midlands](https://www.thefca.co.uk/regions/west-midlands/): When you join Foster Care Associates Midlands you will be joining an experienced, diverse and knowledgeable fostering provider who has been Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’\.
- [Fostering in Northern Ireland](https://www.thefca.co.uk/regions/northern-ireland/): Looking to foster in Northern Ireland? Foster Care Associates \(FCA\) are the leading foster care company in Northern Ireland\. Get in touch today for more information\.
- [Fostering in Thames Valley](https://www.thefca.co.uk/regions/thames-valley/): FCA are your local Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' foster agency in Thames Valley\. Find out about fostering in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire\.
- [Fostering in the East Midlands](https://www.thefca.co.uk/regions/east-midlands/): When you join Foster Care Associates East Midlands part of the Yorkshire and Linconshire region you will be joining an experienced, diverse and knowledgeable fostering provider who has been Ofsted rated 'Outstanding’\.
- [Fostering in Yorkshire](https://www.thefca.co.uk/regions/yorkshire/): When you join Foster Care Associates Yorkshire you will be joining an experienced, diverse and knowledgeable fostering provider who has been Ofsted rated 'Outstanding’\.

## Locations
- [Enfield](https://www.thefca.co.uk/locations/enfield/): Looking to Foster in Enfield? Make a difference to a child's life and become a foster parent\. Excellent allowance, training and support provided\.
- [Barnet](https://www.thefca.co.uk/locations/barnet/): Looking to Foster in Barnet? Make a difference to a child's life and become a foster parent\. Excellent allowance, training and support provided\.
- [Eastleigh](https://www.thefca.co.uk/locations/eastleigh/): Looking to foster in Eastleigh? Make a difference to a child's life and become a foster parent\. Excellent allowance, training and support provided\.
- [Isle of Wight](https://www.thefca.co.uk/locations/isle-of-wight/): Looking to foster in Isle of Wight? Make a difference to a child's life and become a foster parent\. Excellent allowance, training and support provided\.
- [London](https://www.thefca.co.uk/locations/london/): Looking to foster in London? Make a difference to a child's life and become a foster parent\. Excellent allowance, training and support provided\.

## Teams
- [North East Team](https://www.thefca.co.uk/team/north-east-team/)
- [Thames Valley Team](https://www.thefca.co.uk/team/thames-valley-team/)
- [South East](https://www.thefca.co.uk/team/south-east/)
- [Cymru Cymraeg](https://www.thefca.co.uk/team/cymru-cymraeg/)
- [Cymru Team](https://www.thefca.co.uk/team/cymru-team/)

## Offices
- [Western](https://www.thefca.co.uk/office/western/)
- [South Western \- Plymouth](https://www.thefca.co.uk/office/south-western-plymouth/)
- [North West \- Chorley](https://www.thefca.co.uk/office/north-west-chorley/)
- [North East](https://www.thefca.co.uk/office/north-east/)
- [Midlands](https://www.thefca.co.uk/office/midlands/)

## Events
- [North East Coffee and Cake Morning 14th December](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/events/events/north-east-coffee-and-cake-morning-14th-dec/): Come along to our Coffee and Cake Morning to meet our friendly team and ask all things fostering and what it’s like to foster with FCA North East\.
- [North East Coffee and Cake Morning 23rd November](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/events/events/north-east-coffee-and-cake-morning-23rd-november/): Come along to our Coffee and Cake Morning to meet our friendly team and ask all things fostering and what it’s like to foster with FCA North East\.
- [North East Coffee and Cake Morning 19th October](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/events/events/north-east-coffee-and-cake-morning-19th-october/): Come along to our Coffee and Cake Morning to meet our friendly team and ask all things fostering and what it’s like to foster with FCA North East\.
- [North East Coffee and Cake Morning 21st September](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/events/events/north-east-coffee-and-cake-morning-21st-september/): Come along to our Coffee and Cake Morning to meet our friendly team and ask all things fostering and what it’s like to foster with FCA North East\.
- [27th August 2026 \| Virtual Fostering Information Event](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/events/events/27th-august-2026-virtual-fostering-information-event-2/): If you're looking to learn more about fostering, then join one of our virtual fostering information events and find out more about the rewarding role of a foster parent\.

## Categories
- [Latest Blogs](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/blogs/latest-blogs/)
- [Foster Parents](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/fostering-stories/foster-parents/)
- [Latest News](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/news-stories/latest-news/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.thefca.co.uk/uncategorized/)
- [Midlands News](https://www.thefca.co.uk/resources/news-stories/latest-news/midlands-news/)

## Tags
- [tips](https://www.thefca.co.uk/tag/tips/)
- [Foster Family](https://www.thefca.co.uk/tag/foster-family/)
- [FCA Family](https://www.thefca.co.uk/tag/fca-family/)
- [Christmas](https://www.thefca.co.uk/tag/christmas/)
- [start fostering](https://www.thefca.co.uk/tag/start-fostering/)

## FAQ Categories
- [Who can foster?](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq-category/whocanfoster/)
- [Children in care](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq-category/childrenincare/)
- [Application process](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq-category/applicationprocess/)
- [About fostering](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq-category/aboutfostering/)
- [Fostering and finance](https://www.thefca.co.uk/faq-category/fosteringandfinance/)

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