New to Fostering

About Fostering

You can make a huge difference to a child or young person's life as well as to your own. Foster carers provide more than just a home. They provide love, support and a nurturing environment for children and young people. In some cases, this can mean taking a young child and providing them...

We are a not-for-profit, family-run, independent fostering agency with over 20 years of experience Our focus is to provide safety, stability and hope for the children. This means we do not focus on making a profit or paying shareholders dividends. We know that in order to ensure...

We welcome anyone who wants to become a foster carer Anyone can become a foster carer. As long as you are over 21, have a spare bedroom and can provide safety, stability and hope. In addition to this, you should ideally be in good health and be able to drive. Many people are quick to assume that...

Dedicated Care That Starts With YOU

As a parent, you want your child to have the best life possible. But sometimes it can be difficult if, for whatever reason, you are unable to provide this. Sometimes parents need some encouragement and guidance on how to care for their children by someone who has been through what they're...

When a family considers fostering another child, every member of that family is part of that decision in some way; this includes the children.

The team at Anchor Foster Care want to make sure every placement is a success. This is why our assessment process includes a session with children in the potential foster family. We also provide extensive support for the carer's children. They play as much of a crucial part of the fostering...

As a small, family-run and family-focused agency we know all our foster carers, their families and our foster children well.

This is all part of the highly personalised support service we offer. We celebrate birthdays, special occasions and achievements with flowers, gifts and recognition for all our carers, children and staff. In addition, we make welfare visits if you are unwell or facing challenges or loss. The team...

The children and young people that come into care have suffered from separation, loss or abuse, and may not understand why they are in care.

We provide a top quality comprehensive training schedule including mandatory training, plus a variety of specialist training, free of charge to our foster carers. During the assessment, foster carers complete 3 days of training, including: Skills to Foster The Role of the Foster...

Anchor has contracts with local authorities. This means we receive hundreds of 'Referrals' every week for children and young people to potentially match and place with our carers.

Our dedicated referral team know our carers well, and use this detailed knowledge and experience to help ensure best matches. The right match reduces the number of times a child moves home which contributes to a much better future for the children in care. A 'Placement' is when a child is in...

When you are a foster carer you have a 'Foster Care Allowance'.

This allowance is broken down into two parts. The cost for looking after a foster child or young person and the professional element. The professional element is taxable. Our foster carers are self-employed, and there are generous tax allowances to encourage foster carers. Foster Carers are...

Becoming a Foster Carer

For further information about the assessment process, please give us a call or leave your details on our contact Anchor Foster Care page and we'll get back to you straight away.

FAQs About Foster Care & Fostering Services

If you are thinking about becoming a foster carer but have questions that you need answering, our frequently asked questions is a great place to start. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact us and our team will be happy to help.

Not-For-Profit Fostering Agency

You’ve decided to become a foster carer, but you’re not sure which agency you should apply to. With over 700 fostering agencies and local authorities providing foster care services, research is vital. Let us help you get started. Why Do We Need Fostering Agencies? Fostering...

What is The Best Fostering Age? At Anchor Foster Care we ask applicants to be at least 21 years old, and to have a spare bedroom. In addition to this, you should ideally be in good health and be able to drive. Having a criminal record, manageable health issue or disability does not...

Develop Your Skills With Anchor Foster Care Training

What Training is Included?

We provide a top quality comprehensive training schedule plus a variety of specialist training, free of charge when you sign up to become a foster carer. During the assessment process, foster carers complete three days of training, including: Skills to Foster The...

The many benefits of becoming a Foster Carer include: Having a rewarding career working from home Experiencing a sense of achievement from helping others Enjoying having children in your life Gaining satisfaction from helping a child learn and develop Having an opportunity...

Thank you for taking the next step in your fostering journey

Please click here to view our fostering Brochure

Dedicated Care That Starts With YOU

At Anchor, we are determined to improve lives by giving children a safe and stable environment – an environment that is only possible because of people like you, who foster. Our team involves a blend of foster carers, social workers, and placement officers, each one utilising their in-depth...

New to Fostering

About Fostering

Why Anchor Foster Care?

Who Can Foster?

Parent & Child Fostering Placements

Dedicated Care That Starts With YOU

How Will Fostering Affect My Children?

When a family considers fostering another child, every member of that family is part of that decision in some way; this includes the children.

What Support Will I Receive?

As a small, family-run and family-focused agency we know all our foster carers, their families and our foster children well.

What Training Is Included?

The children and young people that come into care have suffered from separation, loss or abuse, and may not understand why they are in care.

Types of Placements

Anchor has contracts with local authorities. This means we receive hundreds of 'Referrals' every week for children and young people to potentially match and place with our carers.

Allowance

When you are a foster carer you have a 'Foster Care Allowance'.

The Assessment Process

Becoming a Foster Carer

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs About Foster Care & Fostering Services

Choose Anchor

Not-For-Profit Fostering Agency

Fostering Age Range

Develop Your Skills With Anchor Foster Care Training

What Training is Included?

Why Become A Foster Carer?

Fostering Brochure

Thank you for taking the next step in your fostering journey

Parent & Child Fostering Placements

Dedicated Care That Starts With YOU