Why foster for Stoke-on-Trent City Council?

There are so many reasons to foster for us and these are just a few:

Benefits

• You will play a part in keeping children local to Stoke-on-Trent
• Birthday, Christmas and holiday allowances for children in placement
• An allowance for the child in placement plus a skills level payment for foster carers
• A set up allowance and clothing allowance to help you prepare for fostering
• Loyalty scheme – refer a friend and get £500 when they are approved

Support 

• Access to the Foster Carers Association who arrange a number of events for carers and children during the year
• Buddy System to support and guide newly approved foster carers
• Free Membership to the Fostering Network
• Extensive training package and support groups
• Kidz of Carerz group for foster carer's own children
• Out of hours service – we’re there when you need us

Why foster with us

• Stoke-on-Trent City Council fostering is a not for profit service
• We have a dedicated and experienced fostering team 
• You'll feel heard and valued because we continuously consult with you to help develop and improve our service
• Transferring to us is a fast and simple process
• Care leavers and birth children have access to our apprenticeship scheme and job opportunities in the local community  
   

Click here to download the foster carers' handbook