Our fostering service is part of an outstanding children's services team. We offer competitive rewards and training. We provide 24-hour support, a buddy scheme and a support group so we're with you every step of the way.
Here are some of the reasons why people choose to foster with us:
- We pay competitive weekly fees, 52 weeks a year, whether or not you have a child placed with you plus an allowance to cover your foster child’s living expenses including mileage
- You may be eligible for a tax exemption of up to £19,360 per household and tax relief for every week you foster a child
- You will receive two weeks’ paid holiday a year (four weeks for specialist carers)
- You are entitled to an Ease card which provides discounts on leisure services
- We have a 'refer a friend' incentive scheme
- You will receive a high level of support from our experienced team, we provide 24-hour support, so help is always at hand if you need it
- You will receive extensive training throughout your career as a foster carer and training tailored to the needs of the child you foster
- We support foster carers and the children they support with our Mockingbird programme
- We have a buddying scheme and support groups for foster carers including a men’s foster carer group
- We host a programme of events including an annual celebration event and regular coffee mornings
- You can join the social network committee who arranges regular events and activities
- We have a 'children who foster' group to support the needs of children who share their families and homes
- We are proud to be a Fostering Friendly Employer
- You will receive Fostering Network membership, which includes discounts, training, legal advice and insurance
For further details please contact fostering@northtyneside.gov.uk
