Fostering in Derbyshire

Foster a Child in Derbyshire

Acorn Fostering Services offers exceptional foster care placements to children and young people across Derbyshire. Our dedicated team is committed to working in partnership with Local Authorities and our foster carers to ensure that the children we serve receive the best possible care and support. At Acorn Fostering Services, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stable family placement, and we strive to make that a reality for each child in our care. We look forward to speaking to you if you are interested in becoming a foster carer or would like to learn more about our fostering agency in Derbyshire.

Why Foster in Derbyshire?

Fostering in Derbyshire can make a significant difference in a child’s life. As a foster carer in Derbyshire, you can provide a safe and nurturing home for a child who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse. You can help them feel, supported, and valued. By offering stability and guidance, you can help a child reach their full potential and create positive memories that will last a lifetime. Fostering in Derbyshire also provides an opportunity to learn and grow as an individual, develop new skills, and make a real impact in your community. If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer in Derbyshire, we encourage you to learn more about the process and how you can help make a difference in a child’s life.

How to Become a Foster Carer in Derbyshire

Becoming a foster carer in Derbyshire is a rewarding and life-changing experience. To start the process, contact our recruitment team, who will conduct a telephone interview with you. If this is successful, a social worker will arrange a visit and carry out a preliminary assessment. If you are recommended for the next stage, you will attend a two day mandatory training and assessment called Skills to Foster, after a positive recommendation you will be invited to make an application and once accepted a comprehensive assessment process known as the Form F Assessment, which involves a range of statutory checks will be started. Once you have completed the assessment process and been approved by our independent fostering panel, you will become a foster carer with Acorn Fostering Services, subject to the terms and conditions in our Service Agreement. The approval process generally takes 4-6 months, and your approval will be reviewed annually.

What Foster Training Is Available?

Before submitting an application, prospective foster carers are required to attend a two-day training called “Skills to Foster,” facilitated by the Senior Recruitment Officer and current foster carers. This training is mandatory and designed to provide an understanding of the realities of fostering. After approval, foster carers attend regular support groups organised by their Supervising Social Workers, which may be virtual or face-to-face. Acorn also provides a range of post-approval training, including e-learning, face-to-face, and virtual training, to fulfill individual foster carers’ training needs, as outlined in their Personal Development Plans. There are also mandatory training events that foster carers receive a calendar for at the beginning of each year. Acorn Fostering Services emphasises continuous support and training to help foster carers provide the best care possible to the children in their care.

Areas in Derbyshire we Serve

Acorn Fostering Services provides foster care services in several areas of Derbyshire, supporting children and young people who need a safe and stable home environment. These areas we serve include:

Derby City
High Peak
Derbyshire Dales
Chesterfield
North East Derbyshire
Bolsover
Amber Valley
Erewash
South Derbyshire

Contact Acorn Fostering Services to Begin Fostering a Child

At Acorn Fostering Services, we believe that fostering in Derbyshire plays a crucial role in providing children and young people with a safe and stable environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential. Fostering benefits not only the children and young people in our care but also the foster carers who have the opportunity to impact a child’s life positively. We are committed to providing the highest quality foster care services in Derbyshire. We work closely with our foster carers to ensure they receive the support and training they need to provide the best possible care. If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer or want to learn more about our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We also provide Foster Care in many other counties: