Inside Look: What It’s Like to Work With a Foster Family Agency

Becoming a foster parent is a deeply rewarding journey, but it can also come with challenges. That’s why partnering with the right Independent Fostering Agency is essential to ensure you’re fully supported through every step of your fostering journey. If you’re looking for a family fostering agency, that places children at the heart of everything they do, then look no further! At Family Fostering Partners, we pride ourselves on offering the highest level of support, training, and care. There are many independent fostering agencies to choose from, but here’s why you should partner with us, and what it’s like to work with a family fostering agency…  

 

A Personal Approach—You’re Never Just a Number 

There are many benefits to fostering with independent fostering agencies, one of the key benefits of working with us - a family fostering agency -  as opposed to larger independent fostering agencies, is our personal approach. We make sure that every foster parent is valued and supported as an individual, not just a number. From the moment you complete the application form and begin the assessment process, you’ll see and experience how much we care about building meaningful relationships. Whether it’s through our regular check-ins, the fantastic support we offer, or simply being available to you when you need us, we’re here to ensure you never feel alone in your fostering journey. That's what makes us one of the leading independent fostering agencies in the UK. 

 

High-Level Support Every Step of the Way 

Fostering, like any parenting journey, can feel overwhelming at times. With Family Fostering Partners, you’ll never face those challenges alone. Our dedicated team provides ongoing support 24/7. Whether it’s advice on how to handle a challenging situation or emotional support during tough times, we’ve got you covered. We are a family run fostering agency, and we understand more than most the importance of support. That’s why as one of the leading independent fostering agencies in Wales, our support extends beyond what we offer in house- we provide our fostering families with a fully paid membership to Foster Talk; an external service that provides additional resources, support, legal and medical advice, discounts and savings.   

 

Comprehensive Training for as a Foster Family Agency 

When you join our fostering family agency, you will have access to a wide range of training. We know that every child is unique, so we offer training that equips you with the skills you need to care for children from all backgrounds, and our personalised approach means that we know you and your fostering family and can recommend training or resources that would be most useful to you. Whether you’re learning about trauma-informed care or understanding developmental needs, our training is designed to ensure you feel confident and competent in your role. Plus, we offer refresher courses and opportunities to upskill throughout your fostering career. 

 

Open and Friendly Approach 

At Family Fostering Partners, we pride ourselves on being approachable and easy to talk to. We understand that fostering can come with its ups and downs, and how crucial having a team that’s always open to listening is. “Nobody is inaccessible, I know that I can phone up and speak to any member of the team if I need too” explains Katie, a foster parent with FFP. “It’s just one big family, everyone knows each other” adds Tyler, her husband.

Our friendly, open-door policy means that whether you have a question, need advice, or simply want to chat, we’re here for you. As a family fostering agency and an independent fostering agency, we want the environment we’ve created to feel more like a community; one where everyone is working together to provide the best outcomes for the children in our care.  

“My link worker is like our best friend!” explains Nat “I tell her she doesn’t need to knock… the support from FFP has been fantastic”. 

 

Working with an Independent Fostering Agency—The Benefits 

One of the many advantages of working with an independent fostering agency like ours is the flexibility and personalisation we can offer. Unlike larger independent fostering agencies or the local authority, our small family fostering agency can tailor our services to meet your needs and the needs of the children in your care. Our smaller size allows us to form stronger relationships with our foster parents and respond more quickly to their family’s needs. You’ll always feel like part of a supportive, close-knit team. Learn more about our values.

From regular days out, peer support groups, closed foster parent Facebook groups, and your own dedicated link worker, our foster parents feel the benefit of fostering with a family fostering agency.

 

Why Choose Us? 

Working with a family fostering agency is all about collaboration, trust, and support. At Family Fostering Partners, we go above and beyond to ensure our foster parents feel prepared, confident, and cared for. As our name suggests, we approach fostering as a partnership between us, the family fostering agency, and you, our foster parents, with external support from the Local Authority and other service providers. Crucially, we act as advocates for your fostering family, ensuring you are paid fairly and have access to fantastic support and training, and where required, access to external services.  If you’re considering fostering, join us and experience the difference of working with a team that’s as dedicated to your success as you are to the children you care for. 

 

Don’t just take it from us 

At Family Fostering Partners, we believe our foster parents say it best. Here’s what they have to say about their experiences or fostering with our independent fostering agency.  

"The support we’ve received has been incredible. We never feel like we’re doing this alone. There’s always someone to turn to, no matter the time of day." explains Sarah, a foster parent with FFP who previously fostered with a larger independent fostering agency. 

" It is really important for us to give the children stability and support, or the children stability and support, and that's what FFP does for us. They give us stability, support, training, and we really feel like part of the family, which is brilliant for us. The other thing it does give us is support and backup if things did go wrong, that was one of the things we really worried about when we started the fostering journey. But we feel supported every step of the way and would recommend FFP very highly.” Explains CJ. Click here to hear more.

 

Our Commitment to those hoping to foster

If you have a question about fostering, no matter how big or small, you can speak to a member of the team in real time, no matter what time of day, using the ‘chat to us feature’. Whether it's a question about independent fostering agencies, or advice on how to get started on your fostering journey we are always here to help. As a family fostering agency, we are a close knit team, so you’ll be speaking to a real human- not a robot – who will be able to offer you a personalised response, or book you in for an initial call.

 

Ready to foster with a family agency, but worried about financial implications? 

At Family Fostering Partners, we understand that initial financial concerns can be a significant barrier for those considering fostering.  That’s why we created our bespoke ‘Be There To Care’ scheme, designed to provide a financial package to foster parents once approved, so that they can focus fully on being ready and able to welcome a child into their home. We are committed to making fostering accessible to everyone, giving you peace of mind to focus on what matters most—caring for vulnerable children. Our commitment to those hoping to foster with a family fostering agency echoes our values and beliefs as a company.

 

If you’ve been thinking about fostering with a family run agency and want to learn more about working with an independent fostering agency, we’d love to hear from you. You can use the ‘Talk to Us’ feature or click here to book in an initial call with a member of our team.  If you feel ready to begin fostering today, you can complete our fostering application form. We hope this blog has given you an overview as to what it’s like to work with a family run fostering agency. Together, we can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable, local children.