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