If you are already an approved foster carer, either for a private fostering agency, voluntary agency or another local authority, and you are thinking about changing then we would like to hear from you. 

If you live in Worcestershire, transferring to Worcestershire County Council is easier than you might think and there are many benefits:

• children placed with you will be local
• local fostering social workers
• regular placements
• the local authority will provide support around the clock
• competitive fees and allowances which are paid fortnightly
• quality training
• specialist support
• provision of foster carer peer support groups and forums
• regular fostering family events

Fast track to approval

When experienced carers approach us we offer a ‘fast track’ to approval, as we know that you will already have undertaken relevant training and have an understanding of the fostering task.

We will evaluate the level of training you have already completed and may provide some refresher training where relevant, but you will not be expected to complete the ‘Skills to Foster’ course again.

We are required to complete a new Form F Assessment for you, but this can be completed much quicker, and we can gain a lot of the information we need by accessing references from you current agency/fostering provider.

If you would like to talk to someone about transferring to Worcestershire County Council then contact us today for an informal discussion.

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