Our Values

FosterSupport is a not for profit company limited by guarantee which means that all profits are reinvested in the company for the benefit of it’s members.

Unlike existing support services FosterSupport is funded solely by it’s members and will never take paid contracts from fostering service providers as this is a clear conflict of interest.

We aim to improve retention of existing foster carers and end the current revolving door recruitment and retention crisis by providing robust targeted support and advice to our members to enable and empower them to give to highest level of care to their much loved foster children.

Many foster carers go through at least one allegations process during their fostering career. Most allegations are completely unexpected and foster carers are left feeling alone and confused as their normal support networks rapidly withdraw. It can be many weeks before the carer even finds out what the allegation is during which time they may be grieving the removal of much loved foster children and wondering how they will manage financially.  The process is so disempowering and traumatic that foster carers may choose never to foster again.

We aim to improve retention by offering a bespoke support service specifically tailored for each member’s unique circumstances.  Experience has shown us that there is no “one size fits all” approach as there is a lack of consistency in the application of policies and procedures and compliance with National Minimum Standards for Fostering around the UK.

Our aim is always to protect your reputation and preserve your fostering career with a robust targeted defence and empathic emotional support. We find that having a friendly ear on hand to explain the process reduces fear and anxiety as our members come to realise that what they are experiencing is often a normal part of the process. This is turn helps to lesson friction and conflict with their fostering service provider resulting in better out comes and improved retention.