Fostering in Northamptonshire

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Foster a Child in Northamptonshire

Acorn Fostering Services is dedicated to serving children and young people in Northamptonshire by providing safe and stable family placements. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with local authorities and foster carers to ensure that every child in our care receives the support and attention they need to thrive. At Acorn Fostering Services, we understand the importance of providing a supportive environment that reflects the unique needs of each child, and we strive to make a positive difference in their lives. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster carer or would like to know more about our services in Nottinghamshire, we are ready to speak with you.

Why Foster in Northamptonshire?

Fostering in Northamptonshire can be a rewarding experience that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in your community. By becoming a foster carer in Northamptonshire, you can provide a safe and stable home to children who are unable to live with their birth families. By offering a nurturing environment, you can help children and young people to thrive and reach their full potential. With a dedicated team of professionals to provide support and guidance, you will never feel alone on your fostering journey.

How to Become a Foster Carer in Northamptonshire

Becoming a foster carer in Northamptonshire is a simple and straightforward process. Our team of experienced recruitment officers will guide you through the process from start to finish. The first step is to get in touch with us and express your interest in becoming a foster carer After a successful telephone interview, a social worker will visit your home and conduct a preliminary assessment, If the preliminary assessment is positive, you will be invited to attend our two day mandatory skills to foster training / assessment days and may then be invited to make an application, once accepted, a fully comprehensive assessment known as the Form F Assessment will be conducted, which includes various statutory checks. After receiving a positive recommendation from an independent fostering panel, you will be approved as a foster carer. Continuation of your approval is reviewed annually, and you will be required to adhere to the terms and conditions contained in our Service Agreement.

What Foster Training Is Available?

Acorn Fostering Services provides a comprehensive training program for prospective and approved foster carers. Prior to submitting an application, prospective foster carers are required to attend a mandatory two-day training called “Skills to Foster” (STF). This training is designed to provide an overview of the realities of fostering and help individuals determine if it’s the right choice for them and their families. Once approved, foster carers are allocated a Supervising Social Worker (SSW) who will supervise and support them and be their primary point of contact. Foster carers attend regular support groups and have access to a WhatsApp support group for advice and information sharing. Post-approval training consists of e-learning, face-to-face, and virtual training, tailored to each foster carers Personal Development Plan (PDP). The agency provides a calendar of training events, allowing foster carers to plan around other fostering tasks and commitments. Acorn Fostering Services provides ongoing support and training for foster carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children in their care.

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Areas in Northamptonshire we Serve

Acorn Fostering Services is a fostering agency that operates in various areas across the UK, including Northamptonshire. Here is a list of some of the areas in Northamptonshire where Acorn Fostering Services provides support and services:

  • Northampton
  • Daventry
  • Wellingborough
  • Kettering
  • Corby
  • East Northamptonshire
  • South Northamptonshire
  • Rushden

Contact Acorn Fostering Services to Become a Carer

Fostering plays a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families. At Acorn Fostering Services, we believe every child deserves a chance to experience stable family life, and we strive to provide the highest quality of foster placements possible. By becoming a foster carer with us in Northamptonshire, you can positively impact a child’s life and contribute to building a better future. If you are interested in fostering, please don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.

We also provide Foster Care in many other counties:

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Shadab Ahmad

Director and ADM
Director Shadab is a qualified social worker with over 32 years post qualifying experience. He has an MA in social work and has worked in Local Authorities and the NSPCC as a manager before setting up Acorn Fostering Services in 2004. His main area of interest is protecting vulnerable children and providing them with new opportunities. He has experience of working with children in need, looked after children and child protection cases.

Anupam Srivastava

Director
Director Anupam is a qualified social worker with over 34 years of post-qualification experience in social work. He has an MA in social work and worked with both statutory and voluntary sector. Prior to setting up Acorn Fostering Services in 2004, he was a neighbourhood Coordinator with Leicester City Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal Programme. Anupam has vast experience of working with children and families.

Kshama Srivastava

Director
Director Kshama has a background in Human Resources Management. Up until June 2014 she was working as a Human Resources professional in the NHS. In 2014, Kshama decided to leave her employment with the NHS to play an active role in Acorn Fostering Services. In her capacity as a Director, Kshama has assumed a lead responsibility for consultation with Staff, Foster carers and other stakeholders, Policy Review, and development along with bringing a vast and valuable contribution in the form of her knowledge and skills and abilities in the field of HR Management.

Lionel Boyce

Registered Manager
Lionel has 43 years’ experience of working in the social care field, ranging from his early work with people with severe mental and physical disabilities and working and managing in older person’s homes, working with children and families in a child care team. Over the last 25 years, Lionel has worked with children, in a child care operations team in various local authorities. Lionel moved to fostering in 1993 initially as a social worker and then as a team manager and service manager with local authorities and independent fostering agencies.

Julie Bailey

Deputy Manager
Julie has 13 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker with Acorn Fostering Services. Julie started her social work career with Acorn in 2009, firstly as a Supervising Social Worker, then as Acorn’s Recruitment Officer. In October 2015 Julie moved to the post of Placement Manager where she has been able to use her knowledge of our fostering households to inform the risk and assessment process when matching placements. In October 2016 Julie was promoted to Deputy Manager where she has the responsibility of overseeing the Recruitment Team as well as continuing with the Placement Manager.

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The rest of Acorn’s team have between them a wealth of experience gained from a variety of different settings all of which contributes to a well-informed, supportive, and stable team. We are a medium sized team with a friendly, professional approach to our work; made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, cultures, and religions. We value our staff and are committed to helping them explore their interests through training and personal development.