Find out about the rewards of foster care and the support you, your family and children in care receive fostering with Northumberland
As a foster carer you’ll have your own dedicated supervising social worker. They help with child placement, development and training, and general day-to-day support. Any child that is staying with you also has their own social worker, so you’ll have a network of professionals around you. As well as your social worker, you’ll have a network of professionals, support groups, and foster families to help you. Your family and friends are part of your support network too. We’ll always be at the end of a telephone line, buddy you up with an experienced foster carer, and give you financial support, and discounts for venues and activities. Beyond this, you will have free access to:
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