Why choose us?
We are one of many independent fostering agencies across Wales, many individuals and families who are new to fostering wonder “How to choose a fostering agency”. Choosing the right agency is essential, in our opinion here’s what makes Family Fostering Partners stand out from the crowd; our friendly but professional approach, and the bags of support that we offer to our foster parents. We are dedicated to improving the outcomes of children and young people in our care, and we are passionate about supporting the foster parents that dedicate their time to providing that care.
- We provide all the support and training necessary to ensure our carers can provide the very best care for the children they look after.
- We are an agency built on teamwork, trust and communication. We are not just a fostering agency, we are one big family!
Who are Family Fostering Partners?
Family Fostering Partners are a family run organisation and are proud to be one of the leading independent fostering agencies in Wales with proven track record of exceptional outcomes for the children in our care. We believe our success comes from our investment in people. We take the time to understand our carers, and our approach is always based on the best outcomes for our children and their foster families. We believe this creates happy and successful carers who enjoy their role and actively contribute to the success of our agency! By empowering our carers with continued support, understanding, time and consideration, we ensure that the looked after children in their care have a real opportunity to thrive.
How to choose a fostering agency…
If you’re looking for more evidence of why you should foster with us and how to choose a fostering agency that suits you, then read below…
- Our link workers and staff offer prospective carers careful and considerate guidance through the application process. We know that this can be a stressful time, and sometimes questions about your personal life can seem invasive. We are always professional and friendly in our approach. We want you to join the team as much as you want to, and so we will do everything in our power to make the application process stress free.
- Our carers receive full initial training as well as ongoing training and support. We provide training on a range of different subjects and specialities to make sure you are equipped with the knowledge you need to support the young people in your care. Independent fostering agencies tend to offer a high level of support- you can find out about the support we offer by clicking here.
- We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your career with us, from your first enquiry and beyond.
- We host regular events allowing you to meet with other foster parents and gain a support network of likeminded people who are also part of the Family Fostering Partners family; being a family agency is at the core of everything we do! Check out what the FFP team have been up to by clicking here.
- We always aim to match foster parents with foster children who we think will fit well together and form a strong relationship. This is why we take time to get to know our carers on an individual basis. Well-matched placements are the key to success! Independent fostering agencies are dedicated to the matching process; we know how successful and how important the perfect match is!
- We offer a generous fostering allowance that includes a professional fee as a reward for your hard work, commitment and dedication.
- Every foster parent becomes a member of FosterTalks, a nor for profit organisation that offer even more support and guidance to carers.
Be sure to consider all of the above points when thinking about fostering, be that with your Local Authority or with an independent fostering agency like Family Fostering Partners. We hope we’ve been able to answer ‘how to choose a fostering agency ’ and that you feel equipped with enough knowledge to make the choice that is right for you and your family!
Ready to choose a fostering agency?
Join a Top Tier Fostering agency today and benefit from amazing support and a true family approach! Take the first steps towards your new career in fostering and contact us today. Our friendly team are always on hand to answer your questions and make you feel comfortable in your decision to foster with us.
Once you have initiated contact, we can take the pressure out of things by guiding you through the process. We will be with you every step of the way!
Give us a call on 03300 948816, send an email to info@familyfostering.com or fill out the contact form below. Alternatively, use our live chat tool to start a conversation with an expert at Family Fostering Partners; a family run agency with children at the heart of everything that we do!