As a foster carer for Worcestershire Fostering you can expect:

• really well matched children
• short gaps between children
• fees and allowances paid
• retainer payments when vacant
• 24/7 emergency support
• 14 days paid holiday and half pay for a further 14 days, as required
• excellent training and personal development opportunities
• regular one-to-one’s with a dedicated fostering social worker
• specialist education and health support
• concessionary leisure passes
• career development opportunities
• monthly support groups
• monthly family activities
• Fostertalk membership
• tax relief on fostering fees 

Comments from our carers

"I recognise that our fostering social worker has been with us on our journey from the beginning.  She is very supportive and always there if we have ever needed her. She has become a professional friend" - Foster Carer 

"I have to add that the recruitment team, IROs,  and ‘Green fingers’, virtual school team have always made us feel valued. Especially the recruitment and retention team who have always been incredibly supportive and acknowledged skills" - Foster Carer