Thinking of transferring fostering agency?
With over 25 years of experience, we've been expertly matching children with the right families to ensure the very best fostering experience for all.
Our foster carers benefit from our established, long-term foster care connections and positive reputation, giving them regular opportunities to care for children. We've developed and sustained an outstanding reputation for quality matching with only 3% of our families waiting for a foster child, against a national average of 17% reported by Ofsted.
The success of our foster placements is down to the personalised support we provide, that extends to your whole family and includes your own dedicated social worker, expertise from a local team, full professional training, regular support groups and events, direct phone support 24/7, online services and resources, and get-togethers with other foster families.
We always focus on the long term – even for short term foster placements – so you can depend on our ability to achieve great results and provide stability and success in all we do. We truly value our foster carers at Fosterplus, and maintain a strong partnership in our combined effort to care for children and make a difference to their lives.
An easy, streamlined transfer process
We know the decision to transfer is a big step, so we’ll make the transition as stress-free as possible.
The first step is to speak with us so we can talk you through the transfer process and any children currently in your care. Once you're ready, one of our experienced social workers will fast-track your assessment, so you can aim to be approved within 3 months.
After that, your new chapter with Fosterplus begins, with our full guidance and benefit package to support you on your journey.
Competitive
fostering allowance
As a foster parent with Fosterplus, you'll be paid a generous fostering allowance for each child that is in your care. Our allowance will match your existing fostering agency's, but may even offer you an increased rate, which recognises your dedication and professionalism.
In addition to our competitive fostering allowance, we also offer additional allowance payments for birthdays and religious festivals, as well as membership to our rewards platform with hundreds of discounts for high-street shops, restaurants and holidays.
What our foster parents say...
"the best agency around, as they really do care about the carer and family as much as the child that’s placed"
"can honestly say that I could not have had a better match. We blended, we
fell in love, we are now family"
"there is always contact and support
with them and you never
feel you're on your own"
More reasons to choose Fosterplus...
Regular placement opportunities - We are leading pioneers in foster care matching, using innovative approaches in working with local authorities, to place our foster carers at the forefront of fostering opportunities.
Great support for the whole family - In addition to supporting our foster carers, we also have specific training and resources designed for the children of our carers, as well as local events and support groups.
Extensive training - The training we provide throughout your fostering career is highly extensive. We create a tailor-made programme to meet your individual interests and needs, designed to be accessible to everyone.
Rewards and incentives - our attractive package includes a competitive fostering allowance, pay increases, plus other benefits.
Great outcomes for children - we have excellent Ofsted and Care Inspectorate reports - with all of our offices rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' - and positive comments from our local authority partners.
Transfer process
Transferring to a different fostering agency is easier than you think, and offers you better support, successful placements and a whole range of benefits. Discover out four steps to transfer today.
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Support
We pride ourselves on the support we offer to our foster families - which is proven in the length of time our foster parents stay with us, as well as the stability of the placements we provide to young people.
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Allowance calculator
As a foster parent with Fosterplus, you'll receive a generous allowance as well as other benefits. Find out how much you could receive with our helpful calculator tool.
Find out moreWhy transfer to Fosterplus?
There are many reasons to join Fosterplus.
Foster parents often choose to transfer to us because of our 25 years of experience; expertly matching children with the right families to ensure stability and longevity of placements, and greater outcomes for the children we care for.
Our strong, long-term connections with commissioning partners, coupled with our positive reputation, enable us to provide regular placement opportunities for our foster carers.
We go above and beyond in the support we offer your family; providing an experienced and passionate team of social workers, 24 hour support line, regular support groups, online services and get-togethers with other foster families.
The training we provide during assessment, and throughout your fostering career, is highly extensive and includes a wide range of topics and specialist areas to develop your skills and knowledge as a foster parent.
Lastly, we offer a competitive fostering allowance to our foster carers, as well as membership to a rewards programme offering discounts and benefits at many high street retailers.
How do I transfer to Fosterplus?
If you'd like to transfer to Fosterplus, the first step is to give us a call on 0800 3698512 and speak with a member of our team. Alternatively, you can complete our online form and we'll give you a call back.
We'll talk you through the process of transferring, answer any questions you may have, and discuss any children who are already in your care.
Once you are happy to proceed, one of our experienced social workers will begin your fostering assessment - with an aim to welcoming you as a Fosterplus foster parent within 3 months time.
Is it easy to transfer fostering agencies?
Transferring to Fosterplus is often easier than you think. You'll have a lot of the information from your previous fostering assessment and we've made the process as streamlined as possible so you can aim to be approved within 3 months.
How long will it take to transfer to your agency?
For foster carers who are transferring to us from another agency or local authority, we aim to complete your assessment within 3 months.
We know how much thought goes into transferring fostering agency and so ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible; supporting you and any children in your care throughout the entire transfer process.
Will I have to complete another Form F to transfer?
All fostering agencies operate individually and so Form F assessments are owned by the respective agency and cannot be transferred.
When you transfer to Fosterplus, we will complete a new Form F. However, we do take into consideration that you are already a foster parent, and ensure that your assessment is fast-tracked and as streamlined as possible.
Can I transfer with my current foster child?
Foster parents often transfer to us with children already in their care.
If you are transferring to Fosterplus with a child in placement then a protocol meeting will be held between ourselves, the local authority responsible for the child and your current fostering agency. This is in order to plan the transition and make sure that everyone is in agreement with how the foster child's needs will be met.
Do I need to inform my current agency that I am planning to transfer?
There is no need to inform your current fostering agency or local authority when you're thinking of transferring. The process is completely confidential so they will only know once you have decided to proceed with transferring and give notice to them.
Once you have attended panel for approval, you will then formally resign from your current agency.
What happens to my fostering allowance when I transfer?
We know that being paid is not the reason people foster. However we recognise that it is important to be able to meet a child's needs financially as well as be rewarded for your hard work. Therefore, when you transfer to Fosterplus we will aim to match, and possibly increase your fostering allowance payments.
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Ready to find out more about transferring?
Fill out our short form and a member of our fostering team specialising in transferring, will call you with the relevant information.
Please note, this is completely confidential so you don’t have to worry about your existing provider finding out.
We'll talk you through the process and answer any questions you have, including:
- Transfer process – Aim for approval within 3 months
- Any children currently in placement with you
- How we support our foster parents
- Training offered at Fosterplus
- Allowance and benefits provided
We really look forward to speaking with you and supporting you on your fostering journey.
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