Fostering in the West Midlands
When you join Foster Care Associates Midlands you will be joining an experienced, diverse and knowledgeable fostering agency providing brighter futures for children in care.
Welcome to Foster Care Associates West Midlands
At FCA Midlands, we’re committed to providing high-quality support for foster families and the children in their care. All our foster families have access to the resources, training and guidance you’d expect from an experienced fostering agency – but with a personal, local touch.
Working closely with 14 local authorities across the Midlands, our dedicated referrals team ensure every child is carefully matched with the right family – giving everyone the best chance to thrive.
We have a strong focus on participation, ensuring children and young people are listened to, valued, and given opportunities to thrive. Our innovative Participation service helps children build confidence, learn new skills, enjoy new experiences, and have their voices heard, allowing us to continually improve the support we provide.
When you foster with FCA Midlands, you’re joining a welcoming community that supports your whole family. We host regular free family events and days out throughout the year, giving foster families the chance to connect, make memories, and have fun together.
Get in touch with our friendly team today to learn more about fostering with FCA.
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Senate House, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4AD
Benefits of working with FCA
24/7 advice service
Excellent ongoing training
Access to your local fostering team
Competitive payments
Local support groups
Local social activities and events
Thinking about Fostering in the Midlands?
Take a closer look at what makes fostering with FCA Midlands unique. In our brochure, you’ll discover all the reasons why fostering with us could be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make — from the dedicated local support we provide to both foster parents and children, to the fun family activities and days out that bring everyone together.
How do we support foster parents across the Midlands?
Our team of expert fostering professionals will provide you with the highest levels of local advice, training and support. You’ll be instantly welcomed into the fostering family and well supported throughout your journey.
- 24/7 support, 365 days a year
- Dedicated supervising social worker who gets to know you and the children in your care
- Generous fostering allowance and financial support
- Comprehensive training and development to build your confidence and skills
- Team Parenting approach, giving you access to a network of childcare and therapeutic specialists
- Monthly support groups and therapeutic support for foster parents
- Free FosterTalk membership for independent advice and guidance
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, dining and family experiences
- Year-round events and activities for foster families
- Foster Carer Appreciation Day celebrating the difference you make
Fun and activities with FCA Midlands
There’s always plenty going on here at West Midlands we love nothing more than a get together to celebrate and recognise the achievements of all foster parents, children and young people. Our annual achievements awards is always a firm favourite.
Throughout the year, the Participation team deliver a range of workshops and activities to offer opportunities to support our young people reach their full potential including:
- Duke of Edinburgh awards.
- Workshops looking at topical issue.
- Barclays LifeSkills workshops.
- A variety of groups to meet other young people and make friends.
In addition to this we are very proud of the wrap around service we offer our fostering families. All new families and young people are visited by a participation officer to welcome them to our FCA family. Every young person is given a Hello and Welcome pack containing all information about accessing support, activities and advice.
We offer a range of activities and fun activity days across the year to suit all ages and abilities for all the fostering family to enjoy. Over the past year we have really had some fun, from our Grand day out to the seaside at Western Supermare to attending the Big Sing.
Our regional events provide support to both new and existing foster parents, as well as allowing foster parents and families to meet up and have fun together.
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Meet the Midlands team
Nicola Duggins
Business Support Manager
Joanne Edwards
Support Manager
Kate Taylor
Operations Director
Katie Edgar
Fostering Service Manager, South
Jemma Loader
Referrals Manager
Karen Batchelor
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