Transferring into Nexus

Transferring

Foster carers can only be approved by one fostering provider at a time. Sometimes circumstances change and you may be thinking about transferring to another provider. There can be many reasons why you may be thinking of changing agency and you have every right to do so. Whatever your reason for looking at our web page, be assured that as a foster carer you have a right to change agencies.

Nexus Fostering follows the Fostering Network Transfer Protocol (2004) which states:

"The transfer of carers protocol is based on the assumption that carers have the right to freedom of movement between fostering services; and the principle that, in all circumstances, the welfare of any child in placement must be paramount"

We understand that, like us, your first consideration will be stability for the children or young people you care for. In the majority of cases, following a protocol meeting, agreement can be reached for the children to transfer with you and we will maintain the current terms of the placement to you and the placing local authority. This means that you will continue to receive the same level of payment, expenses and services to support the child for the duration of the placement.

If you do not have children in placement then the process is straightforward, just call us and we will guide you through.

Click the link for a copy of the Fostering Network Transfer Protocol which provides full details.