Who can become a foster carer?

Anyone, provided you are between the age of 25 years and 65 years. In all cases, carers should be able to demonstrate and appreciate the following values of fostering;

• You genuinely like children and can remain enthusiastic even when things are difficult
• You appreciate that fostering will have an impact on you, your own children and wider family
• You do not expect children to be grateful for the care you show and may take time to respond due to their past experiences
• You can accept a child who may reject or strongly disagree with your views and feelings
• You can understand that children may lie, steal or display sexualised behaviour
• You can accept and deal with anger from children
• You have a good sense of humour and able to look at the bright side of life
• Your marriage, partnership or support network of friends and family can support you and withstand the difficulties of fostering
• You are able to recognise and celebrate small achievements in a child or young person
• You can accept that things in your house might be messed up, moved, broken or changed
• Being able to acknowledge your good work even if it appear small to you
• If you have a spare room
• A passion for children and young people
• 1 partner wishing to work from home
• You are in good health
• With a generous sense of humour
• You are the one, we would love to hear from you!

We are on 0208 301 8654 / 01634 283140

Applicants must value differences. During the assessment process your attitude towards race, religion, culture, disability and lesbian and gay issues will be explored.

You will need to have a separate room for each child placed with you and also be able to attend training aimed at continually improving your skills to foster.

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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