Fostering in Northamptonshire
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From your contact form, one of our social work experts will match you and your situation with the most suitable fostering agencies in Northamptonshire, on our UK Independent Agency Database.
Different types of fostering
Just like people, Fostering Agencies are not all the same. They have different support, allowances, quality of training, and access to respite care and support groups.
Not all agencies foster babies, some prefer to look after teenagers, some agencies expect you to be at home full time, others are happy if you have another job.
Factors to consider before deciding to foster
Before deciding to become a foster carer there are a few things that should be considered. Along with the training and support provided by fostering agencies, you should also check if you have a personal support system with friends and family that can support you under stressful situations as all foster children are not the same and as a foster carer, you may have to tackle difficult situations.
According to your family and personal circumstances the age group of foster kids needs to be considered. Needs of children vary based on their age and understanding which is why you should be prepared to be flexible.
Flexibility to work with social workers is important as they visit on a regular basis. Foster carers need to be comfortable communicating with biological parents of the foster child, as that might be a part of the job.
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Did you know?
Northampton has the biggest market square in England and is the home of the British Shoe making industry.
The first car chase in Britain involving the police happened in Northampton in 1899 when Sergeant Hector Macleod arrested the culprit and Oolite villages in Northamptonshire are built from finely textured limestone, which is more frost resistant than Cotswold stone.
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