WHY US?
Supporting Foster Carers with Allowances and More
At Team Fostering, our commitment to teamwork extends to providing comprehensive support and allowances for foster carers. We’ve grown from a small group into a network across the North East, Yorkshire, and East Midlands, working together to deliver not-for-profit foster care.
Personalised Support and Familiar Faces
Team Fostering offers personalised support to foster carers, including regular contact with Supervising Social Workers and access to training and support groups. Foster carers receive guidance on allowances and financial support, including advice on how much foster carers get paid and whether they need to pay council tax.
“Being a Team Fostering foster carer isn’t simply a job – it’s a lifestyle, a family. We celebrate the successes of all the children not just the ones who live with us. Team Fostering is completely child-focused – from managers, office staff, social workers and carers. We all work together because we share a common goal, to make a difference.”
Building a Foster Carer Community
We encourage our foster carers to build connections and share experiences with one another through activity days, Christmas parties, and other events. New carers are paired with experienced ones to help them navigate their fostering journey and understand the ins and outs of fostering, including financial aspects such as allowances and tax considerations.