At Flourish Fostering, we bring a friendly, personal, and inclusive approach to fostering. We create a family-like atmosphere, where everyone knows each other by name and we never forget the reasons behind our shared mission. We take pride in ensuring a team approach, where our staff and Foster Parents join forces to create a caring fostering community where we all work together to ensure children’s needs are met.
Our therapeutic fostering approach prioritizes the development of warm, professional relationships between staff and Foster Parents. This allows us to provide 24/7, high-quality support through a dedicated and skilled team. We recognize that Foster Parents become experts in nurturing children within their homes, balancing family life in a way that works for everyone. To support new foster families, we’ve created a ‘Founders Group’ of experienced Foster Parents, who offer guidance and practical advice to those just starting out.
Part of Our Fostering Family
When you become a Foster Parent with Flourish Fostering, you join a supportive, close-knit community. Our innovative Founders Group is a unique network of highly experienced staff and Foster Parents, each with decades of experience in fostering or supporting foster families. This group plays an essential role in mentoring new foster families, helping them find creative ways to improve outcomes for children who may have faced limited opportunities so far.
We understand that fostering can be incredibly rewarding and enjoyable, but also complex and demanding. Every child deserves a stable, loving home, and we are committed to ensuring our Foster Parents are equipped with the skills and training needed to provide the best possible care for the children and young people they foster.
Training, Development, and Support
As a Flourish Foster Parent, you’ll benefit from an exceptional training programme designed to meet your needs at every stage of your fostering journey.
Our training covers essential skills, as well as more in-depth therapeutic topics. Courses delve into areas such as challenging behaviour, child development, attachment issues, family dynamics, and our flagship Relational Fostering course. Foster Parents often find that these engaging and eye-opening courses not only enhance their ability to support children but also provide valuable insights into their own personal growth.
In addition to formal training, we offer comprehensive ongoing support. This includes monthly supervision with a Supervising Social Worker, peer reflective practice groups, consultations with a qualified Psychotherapist, and round-the-clock Out of Hours support for emergencies. We aim to provide Foster Parents with the skills and confidence to excel in their roles, all while enriching their own lives.
Specialists in Relational Trauma
Flourish Fostering specialises in relational trauma, and our service is built around a therapeutic approach designed to meet the emotional needs of children who have experienced trauma. Our specialised training equips Foster Parents to provide the kind of care that helps children recover and thrive.
Children placed in foster care often experience a lot of feelings including anxiety, fear, anger, and sadness. They need understanding, stability, and care from Foster Parents who can offer the comfort and support necessary to help them heal. At Flourish Fostering, we help Foster Parents form meaningful connections with the children in their care, supporting them to overcome past trauma and build a brighter future.
Pay and Allowances
Flourish Fostering provides competitive pay and a comprehensive range of fostering allowances. This ensures that Foster Parents can meet the needs of the children in their care while being financially supported for their time and dedication.
The pay consists of two parts: a Maintenance Allowance to cover the child’s needs, such as food, clothing, and other expenses, and a Foster Parent Fee, which compensates for the time and expertise required to care for the child. Additionally, we offer 21 nights of paid respite, allowing Foster Parents to take a well-deserved break, with continuity of care provided by the Foster Parents’ support network.
We also provide additional allowances for special occasions, such as contributions toward holidays, school uniforms, activities during school breaks, and celebrations like Christmas or religious festivals.
Enrich Your Life
Becoming a Foster Parent with Flourish Fostering is a life-enriching experience. Through your care and support, you’ll see children develop and flourish, knowing that your role has made a lasting difference. The impact of being a successful Foster Parent extends beyond the present, as the children you care for will grow up to parent their own children in healthier, more supportive ways. In this way, you could be making a multi-generational difference to society.
At Flourish Fostering, we are committed to walking alongside you every step of the way, offering guidance and support throughout this incredible journey.
If you’re ready to begin your fostering journey, we invite you to learn more about what it means to become a Foster Parent with Flourish Fostering. Together, we can help children build better futures.
