Summary of the support you will receive
We provide the following support to all our foster carers:
Access to a member of Next Step Support Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Supervision and support from a qualified and suitably experienced Link Worker.
Frequent visits from your Next Step Link worker.
Regular telephone contact from your Next Step Link worker.
16 nights paid respite per year.
Regular support group meetings.
Additional professional support to work with the children and young people, especially if they are not attending school.
Organised activities for children and young people.
A comprehensive training programme, including access to NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People and the Foundation Degree in Fostering.
A level of financial support that values your skills as a foster carer.
Membership of Fostering Network