How will fostering affect my children?
- Carers own children are a crucial part of the fostering 'team' and their support and willingness to make a placement succeed are vital.
- However, they also need support, the chance to talk, share their experiences and meet others in similar situations.
- As part of the assessment process, the social worker will have a session with any other children in the family on their own - allowing them to say what they think about the idea.
- Foster carers birth children enjoy organised events for the children in placements
We also recognise that it's important for birth children and their parents to spend time together without other children vying for attention, ensuring that each family is entitled to a break from foster placements for 30 days per year (30 days respite).
Thinking of becoming a carer?
If you are looking for a group of dynamic committed enthusiastic people to work with, then Anchor is the place for you.
We offer individualised support, supervision and training to carers and young people. We offer a fostering allowance that reflects your professional status as a carer, 30 days respite, a weeks break in summer for the child, day respite when needed by arrangement,"a support package that is next to none..." as one of our carers put it.
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Case Studies
Our best testimonials come from the children who have been in care with Anchor.
"I like my flat. My carer is like a dog with a bone. She makes sure I have got all I need. She is wicked."
"Hi Florence, 4As, 2Bs, 2Cs, 2Ds... how is that for a dumb guy -eh ... Wicked, absolutley wicked. I am off to sixth form then to Uni. Brill!"
"I am ready for my second year of college in mechanics. Do you know when I can move into the 16 plus unit?"
"I have lost my flat Florence can move into the 16 plus unit?" - " Sure, come into the office so we can have a chat about it and then we can see what we can do about it."
"Arethusa week (week's break for all the children paid for by Anchor) was amazing. When can we go again?"
"Florence, he has passed his 7 GCSE's between A & G - we are thrilled."
"I know 'nan' will always be there for me."