Fostering is a wonderful way to make a positive impact on the life of a child or young person who is in need of a safe and supportive home. Here you will find all the information you need to find out of fostering is right for you.
When a child is placed in foster care, it means that they have been removed from their home due to family illness, abuse, neglect, or other circumstances that make it unsafe for them to remain. Whatever the reason, the child will need the care of a nurturing adult, a foster carer, and a safe place to call home.
As more vulnerable children come into care each year, foster carers from all walks of life are needed to make a lasting difference. Whether you’re an individual, couple or family, you’ll be surprised how everyday life skills and experiences equip you with transferable skills!
They encourage anyone considering fostering to take the leap. "You are the one who can make a difference, so grab the bull by the horns and enjoy your rodeo."
Josie and Andrea have been foster carers with Nexus Fostering for five years. Josie was previously a bus inspector, and Andrea was a care worker for children with autism. Josie had seen her sister be a foster carer. When she and Andrea got together, they wanted to offer children and young people a safe and caring environment.
Graham and Damian have been fostering with Nexus Fostering for five years and are advocates of therapeutic-led fostering. “From the beginning, it became clear Nexus Fostering had a strong, caring ethos, and it felt like we were joining a family,” says Graham.
Join our Nexus Fostering family of carers and you’ll be given full training and round-the-clock support from our social work team, plus a competitive weekly allowance and other benefits. We run regular support groups and activities including family outings and events. And we’re rated Ofsted - Outstanding meaning not only are the children and young people in safe hands, you are too.
Get in touch
If you can fill out our enquiry form we'll send you an information pack and give you a call. Alternatively, you can book a call with our friendly fostering advisors at a time that suits you by using the "book your fostering adviser call back" button.
Select a date and time using the calendar below and your fostering adviser will call you back for an initial discussion with you about fostering and answer any questions you may have.
