Fostering in Warwickshire

Foster a Child in Warwickshire

Acorn Fostering Services is proud to offer fostering services in Warwickshire, offering high-quality foster care placements to children and young people throughout the area. Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and stable family placements to those who cannot live with their family of origin. Our experienced team are committed to working closely with our foster carers in Warwickshire, providing them with the necessary resources and support to provide excellent care. We would be pleased to speak with you if you are interested in becoming a foster carer or learning more about our services in Warwickshire.

Why Foster in Warwickshire?

Becoming a foster carer in Warwickshire can have a significant positive impact on the life and future of the children and young people placed in your care. By providing a safe and stable home environment, foster parents can help children who have experienced trauma or instability to heal and grow. Foster carers play a vital role in supporting children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs while helping them develop important life skills and providing them with a sense of belonging. Fostering a child can be a challenging but rewarding experience and can make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

How to Become a Foster Carer in Warwickshire

Becoming a foster carer in Warwickshire is a thorough and rewarding process. It starts with an initial request and a telephone interview with our recruitment team. If successful, a social worker will then arrange a visit and conduct a preliminary assessment. After a positive recommendation from the preliminary assessment, you will be will required to attend a two-day “Skills to Foster” training / assessment days that covers responsibilities as foster carers and working with Acorn Fostering Services. After a positive recommendation from this, you will be invited to make an application, once your application is accepted, a fully comprehensive assessment called a Form F assessment will be started, which includes statutory checks such as DBS, previous local authorities, and OFSTED. The complete approval process typically takes 4-6 months and requires attending an independent fostering panel with your assessing social worker.

Throughout the process, applicants will be guided to compile a written material portfolio showcasing their relevant experience and skills. If approved, foster carers will be subject to the terms and conditions in Acorn Fostering Services’ Service Agreement, and their approval will be reviewed annually.

What Foster Training Is Available?

Acorn Fostering Services provides a comprehensive training program for pre-approval and post-approval foster carers. Prospective foster carers must attend a mandatory two-day training called Skills to Foster, facilitated by Acorn Fostering Services’ Senior Recruitment Officer and current foster carers. This training aims to provide realistic insight into fostering and help prospective foster carers determine if fostering is right for them and their family. Post-approval training includes a mix of e-learning, face-to-face, and virtual training, tailored to individual foster carers’ needs identified in their Personal Development Plan (PDP). There are mandatory training events for foster carers, and they receive a calendar of the training events at the start of the year, allowing them to plan around their fostering tasks and commitments. Regular support groups, including virtual and face-to-face meetings, are also available to Acorn’s foster carers, along with a WhatsApp support group and a buddy system to provide additional support and advice.

Areas in Warwickshire we Serve

Acorn Fostering Services is dedicated to providing high-quality fostering services across Warwickshire. The areas we serve include the following:

Stratford-Upon Avon
Warwick
Rugby
Nuneaton and Bedworth
North Warwickshire

Contact Acorn Fostering Services to Help Your Community

At Acorn Fostering Services, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in children’s and young people’s lives. We believe every child deserves a chance to experience the stability of a caring family, and we work tirelessly to make that a reality. We are grateful for the commitment and dedication of our foster carers, who are truly our greatest asset. If you are interested in fostering in Warwickshire or would like to learn more about our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be honored to have you join us in our mission to provide the highest quality foster care placements in Warwickshire.

We also provide Foster Care in many other counties: