Become a Foster Carer in the Midlands

At Acorn Fostering, we welcome people from all walks of life - regardless of background, religion, or lifestyle - to become foster carers. You'll receive full training, ongoing guidance, and 24/7 support from our experienced team - so you're never alone on your journey. Alongside making a life-changing impact, you'll also receive generous financial support of up to £650 per week per child, or up to £1,150 per week for mother and baby placement.

If you meet the basic criteria, you could provide a safe, stable, and loving home for a child who truly needs it.

Who Can Foster?

Age: 23+ (unless you have substantial childcare experience. Please contact the agency to discuss further)
Space: A spare bedroom for a child or young person.
Health: Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of fostering.
Residency: UK citizenship or have Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Availability: It is important that you are readily available to meet a child's needs and the expectations of fostering, including attending meetings and appointments. It can be possible to work alongside being a foster carer if there is some flexibility.
Relationship Status: Acorn fostering welcomes people from ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, physical abilities and the LGBT+ community. You can be single, married, a homeowner or a tenant. Your ability to care for and nurture a child is what really matters.

Who Cannot foster?

Individuals with criminal convictions for child-related or sexual offenses.
Anyone without a spare bedroom.
Those without UK citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain.

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Enquire Now To Start Your Career in Fostering

Receive generous and competitive fostering allowances, ongoing professional training and development, round the clock support and many more benefits:

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Are you UK citizen/have indefinite leave to remain? Yes No
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Why Choose Acorn Fostering?

Competitive Fostering Allowance & Rewards

Financial support that truly values your time and effort.

24/7 Support

Our experienced team is here for you anytime you need guidance.

Comprehensive Training

We equip you with the skills to be the best foster carer.

Support for Your Family

We help your own children thrive in the fostering journey.

Buddy System

Connect with experienced carers who can offer advice and support.

Start your fostering journey today with Acorn Fostering and make a lasting impact on a child's life!

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"Acorn fostering agency are very professional and if you have any problems, they come to your aid straight away. They make you feel like you are part of a big family and make you feel really at home and really care for all the foster children in care. It's a privilege to be a part of their team."

- Anne & Franc from Rotherham

"I can't imagine my life without fostering now and there's nothing in this world that I would rather be doing. I find it incredibly rewarding and the children are great. The support from acorn is second to none and the agency has a lovely family vibe about it."

- Lindsey from Retford

"I proud to be a foster carer to see the smiles I put on the children faces.

I am proud because I am making a difference in a child's life. I am proud because I am giving them the best start in life I possibly can."

- Sukhi from Leicestershire

"I am proud to foster because I know that I am making a positive impact on the child's life. I get a lot of people tell me they couldn't foster as they would 'get too much attached'. My response now is.. That's exactly why I do it.

To give the child that strong attachment and high quality of care they need. Knowing me and my family make a difference to a child's life, with the necessary training and support from the agency is such a reward."

Change a child's life by becoming a foster carer